Substation Design Engineer III

Callouts:
This role is remote but needs to be local to the Johnston Office in RI so they can visit for site walks 5 times a year.
6%2B years of experience preparing estimates, feasibility studies, understanding electrical engineering drawings, project lifecycle
Previous Substation Design experience required
Experience with bill of materials, transmission distribution substations required
Needs to have the ability to write technical reports and estimation packages

Skills / Experience:
Required:
BS degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or civil preferred)
Must be able to travel to job sites within the company service territory as needed
Must have a valid drivers license
Must be able to work five 8-hour days Monday through Friday at the companys Main office
Must have ability to work within the United States without the company sponsorship
Minimum of 5 years experience designing electric utility substations
Must have working knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
Must be proficient in AutoCAD
Must possess strong interpersonal, communications and technical skills
Demonstrated proficiency with standard desktop PC applications
Knowledge and ability to apply Company safety and industrial hygiene policies. Awareness of safety rules and environmental hazards, and ability to take appropriate action to ensure safety to personnel, the public, and environment.
Ability to handle multiple projects, to prioritize and organize work effectively, and adjust to changing priorities and workload in a timely, thorough manner
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to achieve confined space certification and ascend/descend on ladders to enter manholes and vaults

Preferred:
10 years experience in substation design
3 years experience in project management

1. As the companys on-site Owners Engineer (OE), the contractor, in general, will lead the execution, review, and comment on the work performed by the companys selected Design Contractor(s) or Internal Designers to ensure it meets the companys expectations and standards. Typical responsibilities of this role are below:
a. Leads the individuals required to administer, monitor, manage, and execute the contractor substation engineering resources and activities associated with projects.
b. Acts as the substation asset owner for projects. Responsible for coordinating information between other functional groups and design firms.
c. Responsible for developing a decision evaluation matrix when evaluating items which affects scope, budget, and cost.
d. Participates in the evaluation of substation engineering bid proposals and helps determine the successful engineering firm.
e. Provides the necessary technical expertise and oversight to the engineering contractor and other required groups, to ensure deliverables meet design expectations.
f. Works closely with Project Management and Construction Management to ensure engineering provides a safe, cost effective constructible design which meets all deliverables.
g. Accountable for addressing entire engineering scope.
h. Responsible for the application of organizational policies. Elevates and reinforces a strong safety culture within the work group, through daily leadership, communication and behaviors.
i. Act as the engineering lead for the project on the companys behalf.
j. Coordinating resources and schedules to meet established deadlines.
k. Guide the engineering process through the companys established workflows and checkpoints.
l. Ensure the design appropriately utilizes the companys established specifications.

2. As the companys on-site Owners Engineer (OE), the contractor, in general, will oversee, review and comment on the work performed by the companys selected Construction Contractor(s) ensuring work meets the design standards set forth:
a. The construction meets the companys engineering scope and criteria.
b. Verify that construction meets the design criteria for the project.
c. Interacting with construction inspectors.
d. Addressing any engineering challenges which occur during construction.

3. The OE may also be required to develop standards on a project basis or program basis similar to below:
a. Work with manufactures to determine products or materials needed for each project.
b. Develop standards based off new materials.
c. Record and document standards and catalogue units in the companys records.

4. The OE will arrange a pre-design meeting with representatives from each functional group to assure that:
a. The Scope of Work is reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
b. All necessary and defined the company deliverables are in-hand.
c. The applicable the company specifications to be utilized on the project are identified.
d. Any issues that need to be resolved or require special attention are identified.

5. The OE will arrange preliminary field walk-downs for the purpose of assuring that the Design Contractor(s) :
a. Review the site for design and constructability obstacle/issues.
b. Identify potential access and associated environmental/permitting issues.
c. Identify any additional field survey that may be required to complete the design.
d. Define the access and locates where any necessary soil borings shall take place.
e. Define any open right-of-way issues and/or applicable design restrictions.

6. Sufficiently early in the design stage, the OE will review the Design Contractors preliminary designs to assure that the Line Design Contractor:
a. Has addressed and met all the company required criteria.
b. Is consistent with industry standard criteria.
c. Has completed all the steps in the design process.

7. At the Design Complete stage, the OE will review the Design Contractors check-off list to assure that:
a. All design parameters were identified and met.
b. All permitting requirements are identified and being cared for.
c. Is consistent with industry standard criteria.
d. Has completed all the steps in the design process.

8. At the Design Complete stage, the OE will review the Design Contractors drawing set to assure that:
a. All drawing details are complete and provide sufficient and necessary information for the project to be constructed.
b. All drawing details are adequate to document the final design criteria utilized.
c. The drawing content is readable and understandable and is provided in a professional drawing style or according to the company requirements, as so specified.

9. This Owners Engineer (OE) position will be based out of the the company General Office in Allentown. The position may be both office based and field based when required; the determination of work location will be based on workload and activities. the company expects the OE to be flexible in reporting to a field location for field reviews and construction support.

10. We expect the contractor to work independently to organize and complete assignments by the set forth and agreed schedule.

11. Act as a substation mentor for technical substation project support, young engineers, and project management.

1. Is this position limited to office/home-based professional or administrative duties with no driving or field work
Description: Answer Yes only if the position is limited to professional or administrative duties performed in a traditional office or remote-home setting (vs. field work, in a plant/warehouse, etc.) and the worker does not operate a motor vehicle for any job duty, other than ordinary commuting to and from work. [ X] No [] Yes
LS&H: Will the worker perform duties involving navigable waters, marine, or waterfront operations
Description: If the worker will perform any duties on, over, or adjacent to navigable waters, or in support of marine, waterfront, port, terminal, dock, shipyard, vessel, harbor, or cargo operations, or any work that could potentially be subject to the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (USL&H), indicate Yes. [ x] No [ ] Yes

3. Auto: Will the worker drive a motor vehicle for any business purpose other than ordinary commuting
Description: Consider if the worker be expected or permitted to drive for any business purpose outside of typical commute. Examples include errands, deliveries, pickups, transporting tools or materials, driving between job sites or other locations, moving vehicles, or using a personal vehicle for work. If so, indicate Yes. [x ] No [ ] Yes
If #2 LS&H= Yes; All 4 LS&H questions must be completed:

2 a. Will the worker perform maritime or similar waterfront work
Description: Consider maritime duties such as loading or unloading vessels, ship repair, shipbuilding, harbor construction, or similar work performed in connection with marine or waterfront operations. [ x] No [ ] Yes

2 b. Will the worker be assigned to or regularly perform duties in service of a vessel or group of vessels
Description: Answer Yes if the worker will be assigned to, or regularly perform duties in service of, a vessel or an identifiable group of vessels. [x ] No [ ] Yes
2 c. Will the work relate to natural resource operations on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf
Description: Consider work arising from or relating to operations on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf involving the exploration, development, removal, or transportation of natural resources. [ x] No [ ] Yes

2 d. Will the worker perform duties or travel by vessel beyond 3 nautical miles from U.S. shore or in international waters
Description: Answer Yes if the worker will perform duties or travel by vessel more than three nautical miles from U.S. shore and/or in international waters. [x ] No [ ] Yes
If 3 Auto = No: All questions are complete
If 3 Auto = Yes: All questions below must be completed:

3 a. Whose vehicle would the worker drive
Description: Select all types of vehicles the worker may drive while performing job duties or conducting business. [ ] Client vehicle [ x] Worker personal vehicle [ ] Rental/leased vehicle [ ] Customer/vendor vehicle [ ] Other: _______

3 b. How often would the worker drive
Description: Indicate the expected frequency of business-related driving. Do not include the worker\'s ordinary commute to and from work. [ x] Less than once per week [ ] Weekly [ ] Daily or primary job duty

3 c. Where would the worker drive Description: Select all locations or types of roadways where the worker may drive while performing job duties or conducting business. [ ] Client premises/private property only [ ] Public roads [ x] Between job sites/locations [ ] Customer/vendor locations [ ] Other: __________

3 d. What type of vehicle or equipment would the worker operate
Description: Select all types of vehicles or mobile equipment the worker may operate as part of their job duties. [ x] Passenger car/pickup/light van [ ] Cargo van/box truck [ ] Vehicle over 20,000 lbs. GVWR [ ] CDL/DOT vehicle [ ] Forklift/yard truck/mobile equipment [ ] Crane [ ] Other: __________

3 e. Would the worker transport any of the following
Description: Select all items the worker may transport while driving for business purposes. For this question, hazardous materials or chemicals include any substance or material regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) as a hazardous material under 49 C.F.R. 171.8, including materials requiring placarding, shipping papers, labeling, packaging, or other transportation-related regulatory controls. Examples include flammable liquids, explosives, compressed gases, toxic chemicals, radioactive materials, corrosives, and certain hazardous wastes. [ ] Passengers [ ] Customer property [ ] Inventory/equipment/tools/parts/materials [ ] Hazardous materials or chemicals (as regulated by DOT) [x ] None of the above

3 f. Would driving be time-sensitive or delivery-oriented
Description: Consider whether driving duties involve delivery windows, courier runs, urgent parts runs, route schedules, on-call driving, or productivity targets tied to driving.[ ] No [x ] Yes

Manual:
To be added to job template and vetted if Auto question # 3 is yes:
1. What are the (1) total miles and (2) radius driven (weekly)
Monthly is more relevant here
a. Total Miles:50
b. Total Radius: 25

2. Would driving be time-sensitive or delivery-oriented
Examples: delivery windows, courier runs, urgent parts runs, route schedules, on-call driving, or productivity targets tied to driving. [x ] No [ ] Yes