Senior Substation Engineer - Physical Design

Job Description

Job Description

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.

With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.

Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Job title - Senior Substation Engineer - Physical Design

Location - Austin, TX | Denver, CO (Centennial) | or Phoenix, AZ

Job type - Hybrid

Requisition ID - 11403

We are seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Substation Physical Design Engineer with a strong background in high voltage substation design. Technical responsibilities will include the design of any / all the following: substation physical designs up to 500kV; computer modeling/analysis of electrical systems; preparation of specifications for equipment and systems; report preparation; applying codes and standards and performing and reviewing design calculations.

Position will be responsible for leading design efforts and performing design duties with minimal supervision on multiple projects. Must be able to determine client requirements and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas as necessary, coordinate with other disciplines as needed, manage a design budget and schedule, and be able to demonstrate proficiency in these areas. 

What You Will Be Doing:

• Detailed physical design for high voltage substations including creating or modifying:
• Single line diagrams and general arrangements
• Detailed Elevations and section views
• Assembly and installation details
• Detailed bills of materials, bid units and material counts
• Coordination with other disciplines as needed
• Performing site visits for data gathering and asbuilts
• Writing material procurement and construction specifications & evaluating contractor bids
• Factory Acceptance, Witness testing and Reviewing shop drawings for Spec / Design conformance
• Reviews client equipment and design specs and confirms conformance with industry standards and best practices.
• Performs typical calculations such as equipment and conductor sizing, rigid bus strength, insulation coordination, grounding and lightning protection
• Generating engineering fee estimates
• Providing field support during construction and commissioning
• Mentors and teaches less experienced engineers and design staff
• Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings and or site visits

Required Qualifications:

• BS from an ABET accredited University
• 10+ years of substation physical design experience
• Experience working directly with clients, supporting marketing proposals/efforts preferred
• Experience managing a design budget and schedule preferred
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work legally in the United States for any length of time
• PE license required, ability to obtain TX PE required within 6 mos. of hire

(Salary range for CO location)

Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required.

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What we offer:

Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.

Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.

Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.

Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.

Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.

Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.

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