Electrical Consultants Inc

Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants Inc$113K — $144K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 6+ years of project and design engineering experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organization and planning skills
  • Ability to work effectively in teams
  • Commitment to quality and accuracy
  • PE license preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design new and upgraded substations from concept to completion
  • Procure materials and support construction and commissioning activities
  • Develop engineering studies and calculations for physical, electrical, and civil designs
  • Assist Project Manager in planning and executing projects
  • Coordinate with clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
  • Mentor and train design staff on best practices
  • Oversee and direct design engineers and support personnel

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
  • 10 to 20 days of annual vacation based on experience
  • 4.5 personal days and 7.5 paid holidays annually
  • Reimbursement for continued professional education
  • Eligibility for an annual bonus
Full Job Description
ECI has an immediate opening for a project engineer. 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.

Compensation Range: $113,000 - $144,000 Annually

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include the following:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
  • 10 to 20 days annual vacation accrual depending on experience
  • 4.5 paid personal days and 7.5 paid holidays annually
  • Continued professional education reimbursement
  • Hired applicant will be eligible for an annual bonus

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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