Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid vacation and personal days

Continued professional education reimbursement

Job summary

A leading power engineering consulting firm in Billings, Montana, is seeking a Substation Project Engineer to design and manage substation projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 6 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include designing substations and assisting in project management. The firm offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' project and design engineering experience or acceptable combination of education and experience.
• A PE license is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of power engineering principles and relevant design tools.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual and detailed design of new substations.
• Develop and deliver electrical and civil design studies and specifications.
• Assist in project management tasks and mentor design staff.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organization and planning skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Commitment to quality and accuracy

Basic project management execution skills

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Substation Project Engineer role at 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 Project Engineer. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization. Engineering responsibilities include the development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits 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. Project Engineers coordinate the completion of specialized tasks with ECI\'s subject matter expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration), Transmission & Distribution Engineering, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right-of-Way, and Project Management/Controls.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization.
• Develop and deliver physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications.
• Assist the Project Manager in planning and execution of 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.
• Coordinate completion of specialized tasks with subject matter expert discipline groups (Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection, Civil, Communication, Transmission & Distribution, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right-of-Way, Project Management/Controls).

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; willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules.
• A PE license is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of power engineering principles; expert regarding applicable codes, standards and design tools; basic project management execution skills; ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team.
• Experience in utility or merchant power industry is a plus.
• Applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving required; may be subject to auto insurance carrier requirements.
• Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Benefits

• 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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.