Substation Project Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Implement physical and protection and control (P&C) projects for substations.

• Conduct quality control assessments on substation physical and P&C design projects.

• Interpret and create one-line drawings, three-line drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, plan-section drawings, conduit layouts, and grounding designs.

• Develop and review bills of materials for substation physical and P&C projects.

• Generate and evaluate project estimates and timelines.

• Perform quality assurance checks on designs.

• Support the entire project lifecycle, from initial scoping to final design and implementation.

• Adhere to client standards when executing designs.

• Collaborate with designers and drafters to produce necessary project drawings.

• Provide support during construction phases.

• Participate in occasional site visits to client locations.

• Ensure compliance with project scope, deadlines, budget, quality standards, and safe work practices.

• Operate as a member of a design team consisting of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians.

⛳️ Requirements

• Applicants must reside in the United States.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field is required.

• A minimum of four years of relevant substation design experience.

• Proven experience in executing substation physical and P&C projects.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with internal teams and clients.

• Capability to meet deadlines in high-pressure situations.

• Ability to collaborate and take the lead effectively within a team setting.

• Capacity to work autonomously with limited supervision.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Adherence to quality control and safe work practices.

• Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) certification is a plus.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License is a plus.

• Familiarity with protection and control design is beneficial.

• Experience with bus calculations, relay settings, grounding studies, lightning protection, and lighting studies, as well as AC and DC calculations.

• Proficient in using WinIGS or CDEGS.

• Experience with CAD software is required.

• Field testing/commissioning experience is considered an asset.

• A Master’s degree in a related discipline is an additional advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work hours and arrangements.

• Opportunities for career development and growth.

• Support for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Assistance in obtaining Professional Engineer (PE) License.

• Access to formal mentorship programs.

• Leadership training for developmental purposes.

• Technical skill enhancement opportunities.

• Resources for continuing education and learning.

• Pathways for career advancement and growth.

• Training in project management.

• Help with acquiring relevant certifications.

• A welcoming culture that values work/life balance.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Health and wellness initiatives.

• Income protection plans.

• Paid leave policies.

• Retirement benefits.