Electrical Consultants Inc

Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants Inc$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering required.
  • 6+ years in project and design engineering experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
  • Strong organization and planning skills needed.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Expert knowledge of power engineering principles and relevant codes.
  • Preferred PE license; utility experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Design new, upgraded, and expanded substations from concept to completion.
  • Procure materials and oversee construction through startup support.
  • Deliver physical, electrical, civil, and communication design studies.
  • Assist Project Manager with planning and executing projects.
  • Coordinate client and stakeholder communication and project oversight.
  • Mentor design staff and ensure project quality assurance.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts on specialized tasks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts available.
  • Life and disability insurance provided.
  • 401(k) with profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan.
  • Generous paid leave including vacation, personal days, and holidays.
  • Paid parental leave for new parents.
  • Reimbursement for continued professional education.
Full Job Description
Location Options: Columbus, NE; Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE

Description: ECI is opening an office in Nebraska in one of the cities listed above and has an opening for a substation project engineer. This is a great opportunity to help start and grow a new office location.

Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization. Engineering responsibilities include the development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications. A Project Engineer assists the Project Manager in the planning and execution of best-in-class projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of design engineers, designers, drafters and support staff. Project Engineers coordinate the completion of specialized tasks with ECI's subject matter expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration), Transmission & Distribution Engineering, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right-of-Way, and Project Management/Controls.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years' project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. A PE license is preferred. The successful applicant must have an advanced knowledge of power engineering principals, be expert regarding applicable codes, standards and design tools, possess basic project management execution skills, and have the ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team. Experience in utility or merchant power industry a plus. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
  • Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Continued professional education reimbursement

About Electrical Consultants Inc

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consulting firm that provides engineering and design services for the electrical power industry. ECI was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Billings, Montana, with additional offices in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Washington. The company specializes in power system studies, substation design, transmission line design, and distribution system design. ECI serves clients in the utility, industrial, and renewable energy sectors.
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