Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Cumberland (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) has an opening for a substation project engineer in Cumberland, ME. The role covers conceptual through energization design for substations, with delivery of drawings, calculations, and specifications, and oversight of staff.

The candidate should have a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of design experience; a PE is preferred. Strong communication, planning, and teamwork are essential for fast-paced projects and client coordination.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of project/design experience.
• PE license preferred; ability to supervise design staff and coordinate with PM.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork; willingness to meet tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed substation designs.
• Develop and deliver electrical, civil, and communication drawings, calculations, and specs.
• Assist the Project Manager with planning, coordination, QA, and mentorship.
• Oversee design engineers, designers, and support staff; support through energization.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project management

Quality focus

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

ECI has an opening for a substation project engineer in Cumberland, 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.