Electric Engineer Substation

Provides engineering support and analytical services with limited supervision for daily management, design, specification, configuration, troubleshooting, and support of substation systems, structures, and components. Prepares or supports others into the development of RFPs,, pricing documents, bidder’s lists, bid evaluation criteria and cost estimates for process, systems, structures, and component projects.

Are you looking for a career instead of a job? Do you want to put your Electrical Engineering skills to work in a utility environment?  If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Position Summary Description

Provides engineering support and analytical services with limited supervision for daily management, design, specification, configuration, troubleshooting, and support of substation systems, structures, and components. Requires the proficient use of engineering principles, practices, and judgment. Duties may include general substation engineering support accountabilities including AC/DC calculations, equipment specification, performance evaluation and monitoring, capital project ideation and management, and compliance with North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Standards. Incumbents have the responsibility and authority to analyze and recommend solutions on routine and complex operational, maintenance, and business (e.g., compliance, regulatory, finance, risk, etc.) issues. Participates in and leads teams of field employees, technicians, engineers, and other personnel. Presents effective technical information to company management or other industry professionals.

 

Essential Functions 

• Coordinates and/or supports activities in the following areas: project planning, development, engineering, construction planning, execution, and closeout.
• Provides technical work directions to lower-level engineers and a level of oversight of contractors
• Works within and across teams to influence technical solutions to problems and manages projects and/or tasks to timely completion 
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and/or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Interprets contract requirements for substation equipment, engineering, and construction services.
• Prepares engineering progress reports associated with project design and/or construction activities 
• Performs engineering calculations and studies as necessary to support project scope
• Analyzes and recommends solutions for routine and complex operational, maintenance, and business (e.g., compliance, regulatory, finance, risk, etc.,) issues.
• Prepares and delivers comprehensive written and oral reports of technical issues, investigative findings, and engineering recommendations
• Prepares and/or reviews calculations, studies, standards, specifications, drawings, procedures to support core design and project engineering activities.
• Designs and specifies substation materials, equipment and monitoring and recording equipment, oversees installation and maintenance.
• Prepares or supports others into the development of RFPs, , pricing documents, bidder’s lists, bid evaluation criteria and cost estimates for process, systems, structures, and component projects.
• Advises others, within and beyond team boundaries, on technical issues within functional area of responsibilities 
• Engages peers and cross-functional management as a lead resource to manage discipline-specific investigations and corrective actions
• Leads multidisciplinary project team to complete development, detailed engineering as well as construction planning and execution activities for transmission substations
• Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited curriculum is required. Minimum six (6) years of related professional engineering experience. Experience must include demonstrated proficiency in the development of specifications, applicable codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NERC, OSHA, etc.), project management, and the analysis of engineering problems related to substation design, construction, and operation.  Ability to read electrical schematics and a working knowledge of the devices represented on typical utility substation schematics. Knowledge of 3-phase AC systems and utility DC systems. Knowledge of common substation equipment including Transformers, Breakers, Switches, Reclosers, and metal-clad switchgear. Knowledge of substation construction and maintenance techniques. Experience completing electrical calculations such as AC/DC station service sizing, AC/DC voltage drop, and conduit fill.

Ability to investigate a failure, gather necessary information, and determine the root cause while under pressure. Licensure/registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred. A Master’s degree or registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) will equate to one (1) year of professional experience. 

Core Competencies: Adaptable, Collaborative, Conscientious, Critical-Thinking, Outcome-Driven, and Professional 

Technical Competencies/Skills:

• Substation engineering and design
• Substation testing, commissioning, and maintenance techniques; AC/DC calculations
• Applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NERC, OSHA, etc.)
• Knowledge of transmission, substation, operations, and construction
• Project planning and coordination
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Soft Competencies/Skills:

• Communication - Effective verbal/nonverbal, listening, and written 
• Planning and Organizing
• Analytical
• Problem Solving
• Focus on Quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement
• Project and time management
• Result-oriented
• Problem Solving
• Attention to details
• Multi-tasking

** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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