Senior Substation Design Engineer
Job Description
Design electrical systems for industrial and government facilities.
Develop substation physical designs, including bus configurations and grounding systems.
Design electrical distribution systems and industrial power systems.
Perform electrical calculations, studies, sketches, diagrams, and working drawings.
Perform building lighting and electrical load calculations.
Evaluate and recommend electrical equipment based on project requirements.
Provide engineering support during construction, installation, and operational testing.
Develop functional specifications and other project documentation.
Perform design reviews and quality control activities.
Support sales and estimating teams with specification reviews, bids, and RFP responses.
Support project management activities and customer communication.
Coordinate with Superintendents regarding project staffing and field requirements.
Manage change orders and support customer relationships.
Mentor and train junior engineers and technical staff.
Coordinate with Purchasing regarding preferred equipment, parts, and supplies.
Support company safety and quality control programs.
Participate in jobsite inspections and provide technical field support.
Support SCADA and control system design and integration.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
Active Electrical Professional Engineer PE license required.
Minimum 10 years of senior level electrical engineering experience specifically involving substation design.
Proven experience with substation physical design.
Experience with bus configurations, grounding grid design, and structural coordination.
Strong knowledge of high voltage equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, CTs, PTs, and GSUs.
Knowledge of protection and control systems.
Experience with relay coordination studies and protective relay settings.
Familiarity with IEC 61850, DNP3, or similar substation automation protocols.
Strong knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and utility specific design standards.
Knowledge of transmission and distribution voltage classes.
Experience with CADD or BIM design software.
Experience with electrical lighting calculation software and Microsoft Excel.
Proven leadership and project management experience.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in the United States and pass required background screening.
Experience performing short circuit studies.
Load flow analysis experience.
Arc flash studies.
Transient stability studies.
SCADA integration experience.
Experience with industrial power systems up to high voltage transmission levels.
Utility substation design experience.
401(k)
Employer 401(k) Matching
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Employer Paid Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Dependent Insurance Coverage
Annual Bonus Opportunities
Professional Development Opportunities
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