EPC Substation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct physical electrical engineering design for substations at HV and EHV voltage levels, which includes general arrangements, electrical plans and sections, grounding, raceway, shielding, and lighting plans and details.

• Execute protection and control engineering design, encompassing relaying one-lines, AC/DC schematics, metering, SCADA, station communications, automation, and security systems.

• Interpret and create substation physical drawings, including operational one-lines, electrical plans and sections, foundation layouts, and grounding layouts.

• Support senior engineers with various engineering studies.

• Generate engineered drawings, technical reports, project correspondence, and other essential project documentation.

• Collaborate with different engineering disciplines to evaluate the impacts of design modifications.

• Conduct quality control reviews whenever applicable.

• Offer technical guidance, direction, and support to project teams as required.

• Assist in proposal preparation under the direction of the project engineer.

• Provide drawing counts and man-hour estimates for assigned projects.

• Aid in the development of processes and procedures aimed at enhancing project execution efficiency.

• Keep accurate records and maintain files.

• Create and deliver technical presentations for training and staff development purposes.

• Assist project engineers by providing technical support to field personnel during construction.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution, with a preference for Electrical Engineering.

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant substation engineering experience.

• Knowledge of electric infrastructure and substation engineering theories and principles.

• Proficiency in engineering programs and software such as SKM, ASPEN, ETAP, CDEGS, or vendor-specific software.

• Competence in applying fundamental substation engineering theories and principles.

• Preferably experienced with Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) turnkey projects for electric utilities.

• Familiarity with the Bentley ProjectWise data management system is preferred.

• Engineer In Training (EIT) certification is preferred.

• Understanding of the functionality and application of key substation electrical and control house equipment.

• Experience working on EPC projects or equivalent contracts is preferred.

• Construction support experience is preferred.

• Awareness of quality and quality control processes within the power/consulting industry.

• Capacity to meet deadlines in high-pressure environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work hours and arrangements.

• Opportunities for career development and growth.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) development.

• Formal mentorship programs available.

• Developmental leadership training offered.

• Opportunities for technical upskilling.

• Management positions available.

• Health and Wellness programs.

• Income Protection plans.

• Paid Leave benefits.

• Retirement plans offered.