Lead Substation Engineer
At our company, we are seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced engineer to lead teams in designing substations that meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
Job Description:
* We are looking for a talented individual who can design substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards (if available). This includes creating general arrangement drawings, electrical layout diagrams, elevation views, cable trench designs, grounding plans, conduit drawings, details, bills of material, and AC and DC power systems.
* The ideal candidate will have experience designing ground grids based on applicable codes using industry available software, as well as designing lightning protection and grounding plans.
* This role requires strong analytical skills, particularly in calculating AC and DC loads, bus spans, and ampacity calculations.
* A successful candidate will also be able to create equipment and material specifications for procurement of engineered equipment, develop design scope and cost estimates, and prepare additional support documentation as needed.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role, as the successful candidate will be required to direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
* Professional Engineer (PE) certification is also required.
* Experience in substation physical design is essential.
* Directly related experience working with electricity, preferably in utilities, is highly desirable.
* Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is a plus.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office product applications is required.
* Excellent document management and organization skills are essential.
* Ability to multi-task and work with a variety of projects and deadlines is crucial.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary package.