Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is seeking a Substation Project Engineer to help establish and grow a Nebraska office. Responsibilities include substation design and project coordination across electrical, civil, and communications disciplines, with mentoring and client interaction.

The role requires a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years of project and design experience, and strong communication skills. PE license is preferred; travel and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering required.
• Strong knowledge of power engineering principles and design tools.
• Ability to manage multiple design tasks and teams.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of substations.
• Material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support.
• Coordinate disciplines and mentor design staff on projects.

Skills

Power systems design

Project coordination

Team leadership

Client coordination

Code compliance

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Location Options: Columbus, NE; Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE

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 is opening an office in Nebraska in one of the cities listed above and has an opening for a substation project engineer. This is a great opportunity to help start and grow a new office location.

Responsibilities

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.

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
• Advanced knowledge of power engineering principals, expertise regarding applicable codes, standards and design tools
• Basic project management execution skills and ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team
• PE license preferred; experience in utility or merchant power industry a plus
• Subject to client-mandated drug and background checking, occasional travel/driving and auto insurance carrier requirements
• Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status

Salary and Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

• 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

About ECI

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer