Substation Engineer III

Electric Power Engineers is a consulting firm focused on innovative energy solutions. They are seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to work on detailed substation design projects for utility-scale and distributed energy systems, ensuring adherence to quality and budget objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Experience with different aspects of detailed electrical design related to generation, transmission, and distribution, including substations for solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems, their integration into the electrical grid, underground distribution systems, industrial electrical plant applications, and communications technologies
• Experience with substation and collection system design reviews
• Experience with the EPC RFP process and equipment specifications
• Outlining the initial design concepts for substations and overseeing the review or creation of detailed designs, which cover layouts, elevations, single-line diagrams, ground grid design, lightning protection, both DC and AC control schematics, wiring connections, cable schedules, and the organization of raceways, such as cable trays, duct banks, and trenches, alongside a comprehensive bill of materials
• Crafting technical specifications for key electrical components to meet customer needs and adhere to the most recent and relevant standards
• Evaluating proposals, specifications, and drawings from vendors
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, transmission and system studies; perform a range of design development, analysis, or review tasks independently
• Making sure to complete assigned projects on time while adhering to project quality and budget objectives

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of six years of experience in electrical engineering within utilities, energy systems, or renewable energy sectors
• Strong knowledge of power systems, grid operations, and utility infrastructure
• Experience with renewable energy systems including solar PV, wind, and battery storage
• Experience in developing, designing, and checking detailed design drawings and documents for high voltage substations
• Demonstrated expertise in a detailed understanding of the analytical tools/software used in the industry
• Knowledgeable in industrial standards, codes, and construction practices
• Strong customer focus, both internal and external
• Demonstrate attention to detail and be comfortable outside of one's comfort zone
• Proactive in learning new technology and engineering knowledge
• Experience with different aspects of detailed electrical design related to generation, transmission, and distribution
• Experience with substation and collection system design reviews
• Experience with the EPC RFP process and equipment specifications
• Outlining the initial design concepts for substations and overseeing the review or creation of detailed designs
• Crafting technical specifications for key electrical components to meet customer needs and adhere to the most recent and relevant standards
• Evaluating proposals, specifications, and drawings from vendors
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, transmission and system studies
• Perform a range of design development, analysis, or review tasks independently
• Making sure to complete assigned projects on time while adhering to project quality and budget objectives
• Professional Engineering (PE) license (PE license is an asset but not required)