Senior Substation Engineer

Michael Page International

Richmond, Virginia

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$70–$90 Per Hour

JOB TYPE

Temporary

SKILLS

ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Blueprints, Communication Skills, Consulting, Control Engineering, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Documentation Design, Electrical Engineering, English Language, Fiber Optics, High Voltage (HV), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Identify Issues, Input/Output, MPI, Microsoft Office, Microwaves, Multilingual, National Electrical Code, Natural Resources, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Planning, Professional Engineer, Project/Program Management, Schematics, Spanish Language, Staff Development, State Laws and Regulations, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Support Documentation, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Richmond, Virginia

POSTED

2 days ago

Lead Substation EngineerThis position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of protective relaying and controls systems for HV and EHV substations. As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will:Lead of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of substation modifications and upgrades to support client requirements and reviews including creating calculations, document designs, and specifications.Prepare relaying philosophies, including selecting relay, control, and communications equipment, developing SCADA and telecommunication concepts and configurations, and overseeing the preparation of I/O assignments and connection diagrams.Guide junior and senior-level engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering design efforts, including providing guidance with the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of the engineering work.Support assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering issues.Perform analysis and design of single line diagrams, substation relaying & metering diagrams (i.e. A.C. schematic diagrams), and D.C. Schematic diagrams.Prepare engineering studies for client and peer review.Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The successful applicant will have:A Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.10 or more years experience with a focus on protection / control / telecommunications for high voltage substations; including design, installation, and coordination.PE license.Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.Experience in writing and providing support documentation for relay calculations.Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.Proficiency with any of the following programs: SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software.Familiarity with design codes and standards, such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI.Experience with various vendor protective relay equipment typically used in substation protection, including SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler.Proficiency with MS Office applications.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Must be fully bilingual in Spanish and English (read, speak, and write).Valued but not required skills and experience:A BSEE degree is preferable.Prior experience is desirable to include in-line, bus and equipment protection, breaker, transformer and similar equipment control, RTU and data concentrator based SCADA systems, telemetering and communications (fiber optics, microwave, power line carrier, etc.).AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.What's on offer:Competitive hourly pay between $70 and $85+ USD.Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projectsAccess to medical, dental, and vision benefits.Work on the largest Transmission, Grid Mod project in the USOpportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.A temporary position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects.Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs.Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.Join a firm consistently recognized as a "Top Place to Work" for five consecutive years, known for its collaborative engineering culture and commitment to employee development.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Lead Substation Engineer to advance their career in Richmond. Apply now to make a meaningful impact!

About the Company

Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

WEBSITE

https://www.michaelpage.ca/

Senior Substation Engineer

Michael Page International

Richmond, Virginia

About the Company

Michael Page International

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