Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 114,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. in Augusta, ME invites a Substation Project Engineer to design and deliver conceptual through final detailed substation projects, supporting energization and client coordination.

Responsibilities include developing electrical, physical, civil and communication drawings, calculations and specifications, and mentoring design staff. Requirements include a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years’ project and design experience, excellent communication, teamwork, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of project/design engineering experience.
• PE license preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to meet fast-paced project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of substations.
• Support through energization of projects.
• Develop and deliver electrical, physical, civil and communication drawings, studies, calculations and specifications.
• Assist Project Manager in planning, execution, QA and mentoring design staff.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

6+ years project/design engineering experience

Job description

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

ECI has an opening for a substation project engineer in Augusta, ME. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new, upgraded, and expanded substations, and support through energization. Engineering responsibilities include the development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication drawings, design studies, calculations, and specifications. A Project Engineer assists the Project Manager in the planning and execution of best-in-class projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of design engineers, designers, drafters, and support staff.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years' project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. A PE license is preferred. The successful applicant must have an advanced knowledge of power engineering principals, understand applicable codes, standards and design tools, possess basic project management execution skills, and have the ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team. Experience in utility or merchant power industry a plus. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Compensation Range: $114,000 to $136,000 Annually

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Continued professional education reimbursement

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer