Principal Substation Engineer

Company introduction

Our Engineering & Construction Business Unit is seeking a talented professional to join their team.

Role summary / purpose

Principal Engineer - Substation

Key responsibilities

• Manage all assigned substation projects from conception (Early Stage) through construction and commissioning (Execution)
• Work with the Early-Stage Project Manager to support engineering requirements and scope with the Development Group during the conceptual phase
• Provide training, due diligence, and technical oversight of external engineers of record (EOR) for all assigned substation projects to ensure compliance with required generation interconnection agreements, scope of work documents, project specifications, site specific design requirements, IEEE, NESC, ASCE and all other applicable industry codes and standards
• Secure engineering consulting resources from approved suppliers by developing scope of work, securing bids, evaluating, and awarding work through the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to develop and secure substation sites, support engineering updates, data and permits necessary to design and build substations
• Competitively source, select and contract geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services, and support the E&C Cost Estimating Team with scope assumptions
• Coordinate with other groups to ensure assigned E&C substation projects are successful and represent internal and external interests in meetings with various levels of management
• Support Transmission Services during review of interconnection documentation including system impact studies, facility studies, reactive and harmonic studies and Interconnection agreements
• Manage all project long lead major material orders to minimize risk of delays or budget overruns
• Assist with substation project scope of work creation, review, approval, and preparation of shopping carts for engineering services and materials
• Support E&C Estimating with template updates via project feedback, technical support, and scope modifications
• Work collaboratively with project engineering resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities, work plans and lines of demarcation
• Ensure projects are efficiently, cost effectively and safely implemented in accordance with department process, procedures, industry standards and policies
• Support assigned project commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives
• Support Legal in any regulatory filings, depositions and/or hearings
• Collaborate with component OEMs to enhance/adapt their designs to better integrate with company philosophies

Requirements - education & experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering
• 7+ years experience in Substation design and engineering of High Voltage substation projects
• Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience with a strong bias for action

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• PMP certification
• P.E. in related discipline

Employment details - type, location, hours

Location: Juno Beach, FL

Some travel required within North America

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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