Substation Physical Design Engineer

JOB TITLE

: Substation Physical Design Engineer

REQUISITION

:

TRA00Z5 DEPARTMENT

: Substation Engineering

• Physical Design
• F&M Service Center, Topeka General Office, Wichita Service Center

LOCATION

: Kansas City, MO Topeka, KS Wichita, KS

• PAY RANGE

  :

Engineer I:

$68,500

• $85,600
• $102,700

Engineer II:

$83,600

• $104,500
• $125,400

Staff Engineer:

$93,400

• $116,800
• $140,200

Sr Engineer:

$94,600

• $126,100
• $157,600

Lead Engineer:

$111,400

• $148,500
• $185,600

• Scheduled Work Hours:

• Monday
• Friday, 8:00 a.m.
• 5:00 p.

m. (Other hours as required)

Position Overview:

Under the direction of substation management, performs detailed design functions and various technical studies relating to the company's electrical substation system. Works closely with other Transmission & Substation groups, Electric Distribution Engineering, System Planning, Generation Services, and Marketing in assisting with a wide variety of technical issues. Assists in troubleshooting of substation problems. Initial duties will include familiarization with the engineering documents and drawings.

• Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed design relating to the company's electric substations to meet safety and reliability standards.
• Specify substation equipment using substation ratings (e.g., bus, ground mat, conduit, switches, power circuit breakers, transformers, capacitor banks, reactor banks) to ensure reliability and safety.
• Perform various technical studies by collecting, analyzing and verifying data using software to ensure reliability and safety.
• Design substation systems to include ground mat, conduit, foundations, bus, switches, power circuit breakers, and power transformers.
• Develop system one-line diagrams by utilizing relevant information specified by other groups and standards.
• Produce detailed substation project scopes and cost estimates to assist in multi-year projects and budget planning by using data from previous projects, bids, and research to ensure accuracy and completion of tasks on time and on budget.
• Support both operations and construction personnel as needed in troubleshooting, failure analysis, mis-operations, testing assistance, commissioning assistance and other technical duties by analyzing data and providing findings to resolve problems (e.g., equipment failures, construction issues, drawings, event reports).
• Prepare and study technical drawings and specificati To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account