Substation Engineer III

Michael Page International

Richmond, Virginia

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45–$65 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), AutoCAD, Budgeting, C Programming Language, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Establish Priorities, High Voltage (HV), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Identify Issues, Illustrating Ability, Interpersonal Skills, MPI, Medium Voltage (MV), Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Professional Engineer, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Safety Codes, Schematics, State Laws and Regulations, Status Reports, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Presentation, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Richmond, Virginia
POSTED
1 day ago
Substation EngineerThis position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects. As a Substation Engineer, you will:Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.Support challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.Prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and company formats.Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice."You may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.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.Essential skills and experience:This position requires a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree.3 or more years experience in the design of Medium Voltage Power Systems.Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.Experience tracking project information such as: schedules and expenditures against budgets, preparing status reports and client interface.Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.Proficiency with MS Office applications.Valued but not required skills and experience:A Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering degree is preferrable.A degree from an ABET accredited engineering program.1 or more years experience designing substations at 138kV and above.Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc.Physical layout and protection & controls experience.Ability to work with Designer to develop substation single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans, etc.Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design. This includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2).PE license.AutoCAD experience.Competitive hourly pay ranging from $40.00 to $65.00 per hour. Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projects. Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits. Work on the largest Transmission, Grid Mod project in the US. Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector. A temporary position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Engineer to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. 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.If you are a dedicated professional looking to make a difference in the energy and natural resources sector, we encourage you to apply today!

About the Company

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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/