Key skills
LeadershipCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Leading and overseeing the design and preparation of substation physical design drawings including: Substation One Line and Three Line, Station General Arrangements & Sections, Electrical Details, Grounding Plan & Details, Conduit Plan & Details, Control Cubicle Layout, Sections, Cable Tray, Lighting, and Grounding, Low-Voltage AC Panels, Grounding Plan & Details, Lightning Protection, Illumination Plan & Details
- Leading the design and preparation of engineering studies such as: AC Load, Illumination, Grounding, Lightning Shielding
- Development of Bill of Materials based on Design Criteria
- Coordination with protection & controls, civil / structural, and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables
- Support client meetings, technical discussions, and project planning efforts
- Participate in site visits and constructability reviews
- Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables
- Apply client standards related to the work
- Perform/ensure company’s Quality assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are being followed on all design packages
- Ensure compliance with industry codes (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NEC) and utility standards
- Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers
- Demonstrate leadership potential to support transition into a Supervising Engineer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (focus in power systems preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in substation physical design for electric utilities
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design tool
- Familiarity with substation design standards and practices (IEEE, NESC, utility specs)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior staff
- Strong initiative and leadership qualities to support career advancement
- Experience leading substation projects modelled in 3D using Autodesk Inventor
- Familiarity with substation grounding studies and CDEGS
- Familiarity with Agi32 illumination software
- Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically Word and Excel.
Benefits
- Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
- Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
- Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan