Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) invites applications for a Project Engineer in Cranford, NJ. The role covers conceptual, preliminary and final design of substations, including procurement, construction and energization support.

You will coordinate with multiple discipline groups and mentor staff on complex power projects. Minimum requirements include a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of project/design experience; a PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 6+ years' project and design engineering experience is required.
• PE license is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations.
• Material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization.
• Coordinate with discipline groups and client/stakeholders; mentor design staff.
• Oversee and direct design personnel on project teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Team coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

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 Project Engineer in Cranford, NJ. 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; 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, be expert regarding 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: $120,000 - $153,000 Annually

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:

• 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