Project Engineer- Substation

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Position Overview:

The Project Engineer - Substation will oversee the design of high voltage substation projects. This role will involve providing an oversight role for the design team to perform the detailed design. It will also include performing engineering to support EPC proposals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering with extensive experience in high voltage substation projects. This position will report to a Supervising Engineer or Engineering Manager and be part of a substation design team with other engineers designers and drafters supporting substation projects across the QISG platform. There are three bands to this title; an employee moves up in band as they gain experience and demonstrate mastery of new skills.

Oversee projects from inception to completion including planning design construction support and closeout.

Review engineering calculations drawings and specifications for electrical substations.

Ensure projects are on budget and schedule while ensuring cost-effective solutions.

Review projects to verify compliance with QISG and utility specifications and standards including environmental and safety requirements.

Oversee quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship and materials.

Prepare and maintain detailed project status reports engineering documentation and records.

Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your projects.

Design physical substation components including yard layouts grounding lightning protection control building arrangements raceways and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.

Develop protection and control schematics wiring diagrams cable lists and panel layouts.

Develop design drawings calculations and bills of material from engineering documents for planning construction operation and maintenance.

Conduct engineering calculations including voltage drop cable pulling flicker analysis and grounding analysis.

Ensure project team applies engineering standards including NEC NESC NEMA IEEE and ANSI

Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies omissions or compliance issues and provide recommendations.

Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.

Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.

Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.

Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements:

Role will require travel as necessary to achieve job responsibilities up to 10-25% of the time.

Bachelors degree in electrical mechanical or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

P.E. license is required.

Understanding of the major components of a substation is required.

Minimum of 5 years experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed engineering for high voltage substation projects.

Strong technical expertise in structural civil electrical or mechanical engineering with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.

Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.

Strong understanding of industry specific software packages.

Familiarity with processes and procedures for project controls and estimates.

Demonstrated experience supporting external customers.

Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams clients and external partners.

Knowledge of relevant industry codes standards and regulations including ANSI ASTM ACI AISC IEEE NEC NESC and others.

Ability to work in a team environment

Competitive salary overtime is available and bonus structure.

Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

Professional development opportunities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and/or gender identity) age disability genetic information veteran status and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application interview or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us the Companys Human Resources department.