NV5 Global

Substation Engineer

NV5 Global$80K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in the Substation/Power Delivery field.
  • Hands-on experience with high voltage substation design (12kV to 500kV).
  • Ability to interpret and apply industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NESC).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Knowledge of Protection and Controls design is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare conceptual designs and execution plans.
  • Create engineering/project cost estimates and schedules.
  • Conduct quality reviews for engineering designs.
  • Prepare construction drawings and technical documents for substation projects.
  • Deliver technical support for power delivery engineering projects.
  • Produce calculations and reports compliant with internal and client standards.
  • Coordinate with multi-discipline project teams to execute projects.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities.
Full Job Description
Substation Engineer - (Physical/P&C) - Remote - US

We have an opportunity for a talented & ambitious electrical engineer to join us as our new Substation Engineer. This position can be remote within the United States.

As our Substation Engineer, you will hands on with the technical support on both physical and protection & control (P&C) projects and will work closely with NV5 Substation Engineering leadership to ensure project success. You will be working in small project teams to provide exceptional customer service and quality in deliverables to our clients.

Responsibilities

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Prepare conceptual designs and execution plans
  • Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules
  • Perform and document quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
  • Prepare construction drawings, documents, calculations, and studies for medium and high voltage substation projects.
  • Responsible for technical delivery of power delivery engineering projects or tasks.
  • Prepare calculations, studies, and reports for substation and power systems projects meeting internal and client standards and requirements.
  • Apply engineering design principles and practices including formulas.
  • Work and coordinate with small multi-discipline (Civil, Structural, Physical, P&C, Transmission Line) project teams to execute substation projects.
  • Responsible for providing weekly updates to Sr. team leaders on milestone progress, estimated completion dates including percent completion of activities and supporting information to monitor project progress.


Qualifications

We are seeking the following qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in the Substation/Power Delivery field.
  • Experience with high voltage substation design (12kV through 500kV) activities such as preparing one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams, physical layouts, electrical elevations, plans (equipment, grounding, and raceway), and bills of materials including selection of non-standard equipment.
  • Ability to interpret and apply standards including IEEE, IEC, NESC, and client standards.
  • Strong preference for those with excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, great organizational skills, proactive and forward-thinking individuals.
  • Experience with power system calculations (AC station service, DC battery sizing, and Voltage Drop/Cable Selection) is a plus.
  • Experience with relay settings is a plus.
  • Knowledge of substation physical equipment is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Protection and Controls design is a must.
  • B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.


NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

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About NV5 Global

NV5 Global, Inc. is a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, energy, construction, real estate and environmental markets. NV5 primarily focuses on five business verticals: construction quality assurance, infrastructure engineering, energy services, program management, and environmental services. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Hollywood, Florida.
Learn more about NV5 Global
Size
3,428 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$21 million
Founded
1947
5 Year Trend
+25.8%
Revenue
$659.2 million
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