Substation Electrical Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Develops and evaluates utility substation drawings, which encompass General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, AC/DC Schematics, panel elevations, electrical equipment enclosure plans, wiring diagrams, specifications, and reports.

• Serves as a technical leader, employing standard engineering techniques and procedures for moderately complex projects.

• Plans, organizes, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project tasks.

• Makes design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications related to utility substations.

• Performs calculations utilizing engineering formulas and expertise.

• Engages in resolving design challenges, including field investigations or observations and thorough quality control (QC) reviews of design calculations.

• Coordinates specific design elements of a project, demonstrating the ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and communicate tasks with team members.

• Provides technical mentoring to fellow engineers.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.

• Graduation from an ABET accredited program or its equivalent is required.

• A PE License is highly preferred.

• A minimum of 4 years of engineering experience is essential.

• Prior experience in physical design or protection and control design of electrical power substations is required.

• Competent in reviewing and producing design drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, Physical Connection Details, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams.

• Ability to conduct AC & DC substation studies is necessary.

• Familiarity with ground grid modeling software is advantageous.

• Knowledge of substation protection and control schemes is beneficial.

• Understanding of basic relay settings is a plus.

• Awareness of the National Electric Code (NEC) is desirable.

• Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) is beneficial.

• Familiarity with the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) design guide is a plus.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Workplace

• Employee Ownership

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Collaborative Environment

• Innovative Culture