Substations electrical engineer job description

A successful candidate will have experience on various substation projects from 69kV up to 500kV and/or a strong understanding of electrical distribution systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop Substation layout drawings including, plan and elevations, yard layouts, grounding, grounding details, raceway, raceway details, control building layouts, cable lists, and material lists on new and existing substations.
• Develop Substation one lines, three lines, Aux AC Power Systems, DC Power Systems, DC Schematics, SCADA and Communications Systems, Relay Panel Layouts, Equipment Wiring, and Cable Schedules for new and existing substations.
• Perform engineering calculations & prepare reports.
• Prepare equipment specifications, for substation equipment, components, and construction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Advanced Degree strongly preferred.
• EIT or ability to obtain within 6-12 months of hire.
• 2+ years progressive experience in design and engineering with power distribution and/or high voltage substations.
• Experience on Renewable (Wind, Solar & Energy Storage) will be considered as an asset.
• Commitment to driving strong business performance, continuous improvement, and best practices.
• Hands on experience in AUTOCAD & MicroStation will be considered as an asset.

At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE : Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Location:Chicago, IL , St. Louis, MO and Marlton, NJ

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Responsible for oversight of substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the US. Main responsibilities include creating electrical protection & control and/or physical layout design deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission projects.
* Lead in preparation of proposals and scope development, including:
* Conceptual designs and execution plans
* Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules
* Lead in the execution of engineering activities:
* Physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material
* Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring
* Calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)
* Equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing
* Lead coordination of design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.)
* Develop and improve processes, tools and/or technology implementations
* Provide leadership, training and mentoring to less experienced engineers and team members
* Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel
* Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers
* Provide short term field support during construction
* Support business development and marketing initiatives
* Other areas of involvement may include: relay settings, 3D modeling/design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited program
* Minimum 7 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience)
* Professional Engineer registration strongly preferred
* Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standard
* Strong preference for those with:
* Excellent written & verbal communication skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures, and criteria

TRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

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We are in search of a Substation Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced organization. As a core team member, you will be interacting with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in leading and designing high voltage utility substation projects. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.

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In this role, the qualified individual will be expected to:

• Demonstrate leadership experience in executing substation projects
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs.
• Lead bids and proposal effort for utility clients
• Perform quality control checks on substation design projects.
• Expected to read and design substation protection and control drawings such as one line drawings, three line drawings, AC/DC schematic drawings and wiring design
• Expected to read and design substation physical drawings such as one line drawings, three line drawings, plan-section drawings, foundation , grounding drawings.
• Create and check bill of materials for substation physical
• Act as a key contributor to the develop substation physical application documents to define design scope, philosophies, methodologies, and criteria for medium and high-voltage substation projects.
• Attend site visit at customer location

What you will bring to the table:

• 7+ years of Substation physical and protection control design experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, civil or related degree
• Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies.

It would be nice if you had:

• P.E license
• Master's degree in related field
• Working knowledge of protection and control design
• Experience with bus calculation
• Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS

In this role, you can expect to grow:

• With opportunities for both technical and non-technical training
• By working with different types of projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages
• By participating in our mentorship program
• By gaining knowledge in electrical power calculations and NESC

WHAT WE DO

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms. To explore and learn more, click here!

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world's toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

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Pay Range: Pay Range $74,750.00 - $115,000.00 - $155,250.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.