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Substation Project Engineer - Physical Design

SEnergy

Boerne, TX

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), Billing, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Circuit Design, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Electrical Substation, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Engineer in Training (EIT), Engineering Drawing, Health Plan, Life Insurance, Logic Design, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Design, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Safety Codes, Schematics, Spreadsheets, Statistics, Status Reports, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Boerne, TX
POSTED
3 days ago
Seeking analytical, self-starter with proven success in design and project coordination for electrical substations.

This position entails detail engineering and design of substation projects from conceptual design through construction from 4kV to 345kV.

The successful candidate will design, schedule resources, and lead technical efforts for electrical substation projects.

The position is located at our Boerne office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The principal duties and responsibilities of the Substation Project Engineer consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
 
  • Perform design calculations, estimates and statistics using industry tools and methods.
  • Perform engineering tasks creating drawings, visual aids and engineering studies for substation projects including one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements, specifications, conduit, and cable sizing/routing.
  • Understanding of DC/AC circuits, logic design and power systems.
  • Understand and apply the National Electrical Safety Code to the design process. 
  • Develop bill of materials based on the design criteria. 
  • Assist in preparing project schedules and budgets for timely completion.
  • Coordinate and assign tasks to construction or administrative staff.
  • Maintain good project documentation, including calculations, telephone conversations, design decisions, rationale and filing copies of all pertinent information.
  • Attend project meetings as necessary with Clients to coordinate design and address any issues.
  • Prepare project status reports and deliver to Client in a consistent and timely manner.
  • Quality control project work to maintain the expected standards for project deliverables, including CAD work ensuring accurate scales, proper spelling, proper formatting, and completeness.
  • Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with key Client personnel with whom project work is interfaced with.
  • Stay abreast with changing technology, work planning and design methodologies associated with Substation design.
  • Represent SEnergy and Client when meeting with other stakeholders including property owners, other engineering firms or construction services.
  • Ensure adherence to Client standards to develop detailed scope and engineering plans for projects. Partner with subject matter experts to prepare scope of work.
  • Perform administrative duties as required from time to time including mailings, office supply and documentation reproductions.
  • Complete timesheets daily with project summaries in the invoicing standard format. Prepare by deadline, accurate and complete invoice letter write-ups for project work in accordance with the Company’s standard format.
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:              
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
  • EIT Certification or ability to obtain EIT Certification within 6 months of employment.
  • PE a plus!
EXPERIENCE:
  • 3 - 5 years’ experience in physical design engineering for electric substations
SKILLS:          
  • Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills, exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in project management, spreadsheet and word processing applications.
  • Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking.

PHYSICAL:    
  • This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms.

BENEFITS:
  • 100% Employer paid Health Insurance and 50% for first dependent
  • 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
  • Employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • PTO starting at 3 weeks with rollover
  • Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account through High-Deductible Health Plan
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus based on Performance.

 

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