Electrical Substation Engineer

Technical lead for transmission and distribution substation projects responsible for design, engineering oversight, technical documentation, equipment coordination, and commissioning support. Job Requirements Experience serving as technical lead for substation projects Experience with preliminary and detailed design for transmission and distribution substations up to and including 765 kV AIS and GIS Ability to prepare single-line diagrams, layouts, and earthing arrangements Experience performing engineering calculations and studies including short-circuit, grounding, lightning, sound studies, and AC/DC sizing Experience preparing technical scope documentation for internal and external design resources Experience supporting project cost estimates, schedules, and change control Experience with design modifications at existing sites and greenfield/brownfield substation projects Experience preparing and reviewing technical specifications, bid evaluations, vendor technical queries, and equipment ordering packages Experience with quality assurance reviews for compliance with standards, specifications, and applicable codes Experience supporting commissioning, energization, acceptance testing, and start-up troubleshooting Experience coordinating consultant work and reviewing technical deliverables Experience preparing technical reports with findings and engineering recommendations Experience supporting project management, estimating, construction management, risk assessments, and outage planning Preferred Skills Experience working across civil/structural, protection and control, telecom, procurement, construction, operations, safety, and contractor teams Experience witnessing factory tests Experience sourcing equipment in coordination with procurement Job Responsibilities Serve as technical lead for substation projects by providing engineering direction, resolving technical issues, approving designs, and guiding multidisciplinary project teams Perform preliminary and detailed design and engineering for transmission and distribution class substations up to and including 765 kV AIS and GIS Prepare detailed technical scope documentation for use by internal and external design resources Support project cost estimates, schedules, and change control activities Lead design modifications and additions at existing sites and support greenfield and brownfield projects Conduct and coordinate site visits, site investigations, team meetings, and drawing reviews Perform engineering calculations and technical studies as required Prepare and review technical specifications, bid evaluations, vendor technical queries, equipment ordering packages, and factory test activities Work with procurement to source equipment Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with standards, specifications, and applicable codes Oversee commissioning, energization, and acceptance testing and support troubleshooting during start-up Coordinate and manage consultant work to ensure technical adequacy and compliance with approved standards and deliverables Prepare technical reports documenting issues, findings, and engineering recommendations Support project management, estimating, construction management, risk assessments, and outage planning

Pay:

40-60/hr Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Disclaimer:

These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

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