Salt River Project

Electrical Engineer 1, 2, Senior (Substation Design)

Salt River Project$70K — $100K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program or recognized institution.
  • Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, especially in high voltage systems.
  • Proven ability to lead engineering design teams and manage projects effectively.
  • Experience producing and reviewing electrical designs for substations.
  • Possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and produce engineering drawings for high voltage substation designs.
  • Lead design teams for various stages of station projects from concept to final design.
  • Mentor team members in producing physical and electrical designs.
  • Lead engineering design work, including analyses and field engineering activities.
  • Prepare specifications and evaluate bids, supporting project budgeting and scheduling.

Benefits

  • Hybrid workplace option allowing telework up to three days a week for eligible employees.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Performance-based promotional pathways for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 20251

Summary

The qualified candidate will provide engineering services to SRP in a technically sound, safe, timely and cost effective manner to enable SRP to realize its goals and objectives for providing water and energy related services.

What You'll Do

  • Responsible for organizing and producing engineering drawings for installation and commissioning of new and existing designs that consists of physical layouts (General Arrangements, Grounding, Conduits and Control House) to electro-mechanical and microprocessor type protection relay systems in high voltage substations.
  • Leading and support design teams involved with conceptual, preliminary, and final design of station projects ranging from 48V DC through 500 kV platforms.
  • Producing, reviewing and mentoring Physical designs and Electrical designs (including but not limited to) one-line, three-line, schematic and wiring diagrams for high voltage substation projects.
  • Performs engineering design work and engineering studies.
  • Performs as engineering project leader.
  • Prepares specifications and evaluates bids.
  • Prepares recommendation material for management consideration.
  • Administers and reviews work performed by consultants and others.
  • Prepares and/or conducts written and oral reports and presentations.
  • Performs field engineering work.
  • Performs engineering analyses.
  • Design and/or codes computer programs.


Education

Completion of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience actively engaged in engineering practice. Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work of the nature defined for the job of Senior Engineer. • Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years of experience at Level 1; demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor. Promotion to Senior Level requires a minimum of three years of experience at Level 2; is fully competent in all aspects of functional area of assignment and as such would be recognized as a specialist in area of assignment and may have periodic or occasional lead responsibilities.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

  • Responsible for project budgets and schedules.
  • Occasional contacts with customers and outside agencies.
  • Contacts with suppliers of equipment and services.
  • Occasional travel to suppliers facilities, industry organizational functions and SRP facilities.
  • Ability to work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP.
  • Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.).


Testing and Certifications

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver's license.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

About Salt River Project

Salt River Project (SRP) is a community-based, not-for-profit public power utility and water provider. SRP provides electricity to more than 1 million retail customers in the Phoenix metropolitan area and is the largest provider of power to the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. SRP also provides water to more than 2 million people in central Arizona. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. SRP is governed by a publicly elected board of directors and is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy and water services to its customers.
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Size
6,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1903

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