Substation Project Engineer (Hybrid)

PRIMORIS USA • $95K — $115K *
Lewisville, TX 75067Hybrid
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in substation design and construction.
  • Professional Engineering License or Professional Certification (desirable).
  • Working knowledge of scheduling software and spreadsheet programs.
  • Knowledge of applicable engineering codes.

Responsibilities

  • Apply sound knowledge of utility substation designs and standards.
  • Provide electrical design for upgrades and installations.
  • Create project deliverables like scopes and schedules.
  • Prepare specifications and material lists.
  • Oversee drawings and manage review sets.
  • Conduct project closeout and handle as-built revisions.
  • Interact with clients and utility personnel for project communication.
  • Serve as Lead Engineer on assigned projects.
  • Mentor the team, including Design Engineers and CAD Technicians.

Benefits

  • Competitive weekly compensation.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Tuition Reimbursement for further education.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
  • Paid sick leave as per Colorado's Health Act.
  • Unique Pet Coverage for employees' pets.
  • Legal Assistance Coverage for personal matters.
  • Access to award-winning safety programs and overtime opportunities.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

We are currently looking for a Substation Project Engineer to join the Power Solutions team! This is a hybrid opportunity (in office Mon-Wed).

Duties & Responsibilities

Employees may perform any or all of the following:
  • Engineering: Apply sound knowledge of utility substation designs and standards.
  • Provide electrical design: For projects like relay upgrades, breaker additions/upgrades, transformer replacements, RTU installations, and new substations.
  • Provide physical design: For projects like bus additions, new equipment installations, and new substations.
  • Create project deliverables: Develop scope definitions, estimates, and schedules; collaborate with Project Managers to ensure on-time and on-budget completion.
  • Prepare specifications: Develop specifications and material lists.
  • Oversee drawings: Manage preparation of review sets and final construction sets.
  • Handle project closeout: Oversee as-built revisions.
  • Project Communication: Interact with clients, utility personnel, manufacturers' representatives, and others as needed.
  • Stay informed: Keep up with developments in electric utility substation design & construction; suggest improvements.
  • Serve as lead: Act as Lead Engineer on assigned projects.
  • Perform site visits: Conduct documentation and inspections at job sites as required.
  • Mentor team: Train Design Engineers, Designers, and Electrical CAD Technicians.
  • Additional duties: As assigned by the Manager of Electrical Engineering or a Senior Protection & Control Engineer.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Required Experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in substation design and construction
  • Professional Engineering License or Professional Certification (desirable).
  • Working knowledge of scheduling software and spreadsheet programs.
  • Knowledge of applicable engineering codes.

Skills
  • Interpersonal: Ability to interact successfully with all levels of staff, clients, and vendors; work collaboratively.
  • Project Management: Plan, organize, and implement projects with successful, timely results; mentor and direct team members.
  • Efficiency: Efficient use of software, materials, and equipment to minimize costs; dedication to on-schedule completion; efficient time management; willingness to work unusual/extended hours as needed to support field construction
  • Attention to Detail: Close focus on details; consistency, accuracy, and thoroughness. Perform QAQC for design packages
  • Adaptability: Open to change; receptive to new ideas and concepts.


***Located in Lewisville on a Hybrid Schedule***

PSC is a drug-free environment, and all candidates are subject to drug testing.

Benefits Include:
  • Competitive compensation is paid weekly.
  • Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
  • 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
  • We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
  • Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
  • Legal Assistance Coverage
  • Award-winning safety programs.
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • Growth Opportunities.
  • And more

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