Engineer - Substation Design

Talent Wave Associates

• $80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, ideally Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience/education
  • 2-6 years of relevant work experience depending on Engineer level
  • Familiarity with applicable codes and standards; utility experience preferred
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation abilities
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and function independently within a team
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and job-specific software usage
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for system installations and troubleshooting
  • Prepare estimates, requisitions, specifications, and project drawings
  • Recommend solutions for technical issues with electrical equipment
  • Lead design projects and review contractor submissions
  • Create designs for substations, relaying systems, and SCADA
  • Collaborate with engineers and departments for project management
  • Generate reports on transmission system components
  • Attend meetings and training for continuous learning.

Benefits

  • Two job openings available, one located in Iowa and one in Michigan.
Full Job Description
About the Role

This role is crucial in supporting business objectives through specialized engineering in substation design. It contributes to the implementation of capital projects and system planning, ensuring efficient and effective operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of system components.
  • Prepare estimates, material requisitions, specifications, and drawings for projects.
  • Recommend solutions for technical problems on various electrical equipment and systems.
  • Lead design projects, review contractor submissions, and issue projects for construction.
  • Create designs for substation installations, protective relaying systems, relay settings, and SCADA systems.
  • Collaborate with other engineers and departments for consulting, project management, and resource organization.
  • Generate reports on various facets of the transmission system.
  • Attend meetings and training sessions to enhance professional knowledge and skills.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience/education.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of work experience for Intermediate Engineer level; six (6) years for Senior Engineer level.
  • Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards; utility experience preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).
  • Capability to learn and utilize job-specific software.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Work Environment
  • Two positions available, one in Iowa and one in Michigan.


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