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Project Substation Electrical Engineer

$105.49k - $158.24k

Arcadis

Arcadis Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We have more than 34,000 people in over 30 countries dedicated to improving quality of life. Role Description Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Electrical Engineer to join the Power Delivery team. This role is within the Power Delivery & Renewable unit, directly interfacing with clients and Arcadis team members across project management, engineering, proposal management, and business development. The Engineer will coordinate day‑to‑day client engagement, project execution, and ensure compliance with codes, standards, and Arcadis policies. Role Accountabilities Support engineering, detail design, studies and delivery of substation physical electrical projects on transmission and distribution substations at voltages from 4kV to 500kV. Design delivery under supervision, preparing engineering and detail design drawings, studies, analysis, bidding documents, specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing review, procurement and construction documents. Participate in the preparation of project estimates, engineering estimates, proposals, and client engagement and business development activities. Coordinate closely with civil, structural, high‑voltage P&C electrical, telecommunications, geotechnical engineers to support senior engineers in completing Issue for Construction design packages for large and medium projects. Provide quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians, and participate in client, contractor, and vendor meetings to support project execution. Travel may involve up to 25% to client sites and customer meetings within North America. Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 7 years of relevant experience within substation projects from 4kV up to 500kV, with ability to execute and deliver complete substation packages under minimal supervision. Experience with key considerations for substation physical layouts, section & elevations, bus configurations, cable and conduit sizing, grounding, control building, lighting & lightning, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation engineering, design and studies. Proficient in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, and other engineering software to complete substation design. Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards. Preferred Qualifications PE license. Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Equal Opportunity Employment Arcadis is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Benefits & Compensation Benefits include medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), Short- and Long-Term Disability, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Paid holidays number nine and 15 days paid time off accrue per year. Salary range for this position is $105,494 - $158,242, and actual salaries vary by experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arcadis

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