Senior Electrical Substation Engineer

Welty Building Company

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university
  • 8+ years of experience as a Substation Engineer
  • EIT Certification with the intention to pursue a PE license (PE preferred)
  • Experience in substation design for voltages from 12kV to 500kV
  • Ability to travel 10-20% depending on project needs

Responsibilities

  • Create and modify protection and control design drawings, including schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Develop physical drawings like yard layouts and grounding drawings
  • Perform calculations for battery sizing, voltage drop, and other electrical metrics
  • Review work of Substation Engineers and Designers for compliance with codes and practices
  • Coordinate with project management and civil engineering teams
  • Interface with client engineering groups for project updates
  • Review and incorporate manufacturer drawings and field updates into project documentation

Benefits

  • Flexibility of remote work within the U.S.
  • Opportunity to work on substantial projects (valued at approximately $500 million)
  • Engagement with a seasoned team specializing in high voltage energy projects
  • Support for professional growth towards obtaining a PE license
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-disciplinary coordination
Full Job Description
Welty Energy is looking for a Senior Electrical Substation Engineer to join our Substation Engineering team!

As part of the Welty Energy Substation Team, you will represent our client(s) specific to substation design working on projects ranging from 12kV-500kV.

While this position can be remote the hired team member is to be based in the united states (currently). Relocation and sponsorship is unfortunately not provided at this time.

As a Senior Electrical Substation Engineer, you may:
  • create and modify protection and control design drawings including, but not limited to one-lines, three-lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, communication drawings, wiring diagrams, etc.
  • create and modify physical drawings including plan and section views, yard layouts, bill of material lists, grounding drawings, etc.
  • perform calculations such as battery sizing, AC loading, voltage drop, conduit fill, lightning protection, lighting design, and ground grid studies.
  • perform reviews of Substation Engineers an Designers work to ensure they meet code, customer requirements, and good engineering practices.
  • coordinate with other disciplines such as project management and civil engineering teams.
  • interface with client's engineering groups and project management team to provide regular and timely updates.
  • review manufacturer drawings.
  • incorporate red line drawings from the field to as-builts.
  • update design leads or project managers on project status as needed.
  • perform site visits when necessary.

What We require:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering at an ABET accredited university
  • 8+ years of experience as a Substation Engineer
  • EIT Certification with the intention to pursue PE license (PE preferred)

Travel:
  • 10-20% travel may be required (project specific).

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) contributions.

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