This role can be remote or hybrid . We have offices in Atlanta GA, Charlotte NC, Columbus OH, Jackson MI, or Orlando FL
The Project Engineer will in two capacities; externally as Owners Engineer overseeing large projects for customers, as well as internally overseeing a team executing projects. They will be responsible for overall coordination between internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Responsibilities:Project Leadership: Lead and manage large projects from inception to completion, ensuring all project goals are achieved.
Owner's Engineer Role: Represent the client's interests, ensuring compliance with all project specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Team Oversight: Supervise and coordinate internal project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
Design and Construction Management: Oversee the design, construction, and commissioning of power delivery infrastructure.
Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, facilitating clear and effective communication.
Site Visits: Conduct site visits as needed to monitor project progress, address issues, and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.
Budget and Schedule Management: Work closely with a Project Manager to develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Interdepartmental Coordination: Coordinate design and engineering activities across various departments (e.g., Civil/Structural, Physical/Electrical, Systems Studies, Power Generation, P&C, etc.).
Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure all project deliverables meet the required standards and specifications.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure smooth project execution.
Mentorship and Supervision- Work independently and provide direction to less-experienced Engineers-in-Training (EITs) and Designers
- Mentor, train, and supervise junior team members
Qualifications:Education: - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Structural Engineering or Construction Management from an ABET-accredited program.
Professional Credentials: - Professional Engineer (PE) license, Preferred
Experience: - 6+ years of multi-disciplinary design experience in substations.
Technical Skills: - Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design software.
- Familiarity with power system analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, or similar - Preferred
- Knowledge of SCADA systems and their integration with substation equipment - Preferred
- Familiarity with protective relay coordination and settings - Preferred
- Understanding of grounding and lightning protection systems.
- Experience with high voltage (HV) and extra-high voltage (EHV) substation design.
- Knowledge of renewable energy integration and grid interconnection standards.
- Proficiency in using project management software such as MS Project or Primavera.
- Technical Specification Development
- Testing and Commissioning Support
- Equipment FAT Support
- Data Center Experience - Preferred
