Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) in Fairfield, Ohio is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to lead the design and execution of substation projects. You'll play a key role in directing design teams and ensuring project quality from conceptualization to energization.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and over 6 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork skills. ECI offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' project and design engineering experience, or acceptable combination of education and experience.
• PE license preferred.
• Experience in utility or merchant power industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conceptual, preliminary and detailed design for substations.
• Assist the Project Manager in planning and execution of projects.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts across various disciplines.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organization and planning skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Commitment to quality and accuracy

Advanced knowledge of power engineering principles

Basic project management execution skills

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Applicable codes and standards

Design tools

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 immediate 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.

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
• PE license preferred
• Advanced knowledge of power engineering principals, expert regarding applicable codes, standards and design tools, basic project management execution skills, and ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team
• Experience in utility or merchant power industry a plus
• Subject to client-mandated drug and background checking
• Occasional travel/driving required, subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements
• Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer