The Substation Design Engineer supports the delivery of substation detailed design projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for electric utilities, contractors and developers.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Collect, compile, and analyze data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and
IEEE/NESC
Standards/NERC regulations for design work. Assist in reviewing third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans. Perform professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, AC/DC schematics, SCADA & DFR connections, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits. Participate in incorporating future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements with equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure. Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of fundamental components identified in design requirements, as well as field equipment applications and operations. Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, testing maintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues. Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution. Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses. Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting. Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, scientific, and construction professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installations, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos. Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects. Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or electrical engineering issues or problems. Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs. Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities. Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs). Work collaboratively with other engineers and disciplines on projects with electrical infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): Basic or Minimum Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Engineering; Five (5) years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing power transmission and distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments; Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting; Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues; Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design; Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements; Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements; Availability and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously; Availability and ability to work overtime as needed based on project needs; Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with company and client staff at all levels; Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks ...
