Substation Physical Engineer

Substation Physical Engineer

Location: Forest Park, Georgia (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Substation Physical Engineer to support our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing the physical aspects of substations and preparing high-quality design packages for construction projects. This role involves coordinating with multiple design disciplines and providing technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design the physical aspects of substations, including layouts for the substation, foundations, grounding, conduits, and control buildings, as well as sections, elevations, and electrical bus designs.
• Prepare high-quality design packages for constructing new or modifying existing substations using 2D CAD-based modeling tools, adhering to established design standards.
• Transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using internal document management systems.
• Provide support for Substation Construction, Project Management, and Transmission Maintenance teams.
• Perform site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, construction monitoring, and post-construction reviews. Some overnight travel will be required.
• Specify, order, and manage approval drawings for non-stock materials, and inventory materials for substation design packages.
• Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and internal committee members to resolve equipment and material issues.
• Coordinate and communicate with other design disciplines associated with substation scopes and conceptual designs.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering technology; OR
• A bachelor's degree in a non-engineering field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience; OR
• An associate degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience; OR
• A high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in using AutoCAD 2D design software is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is required.

General Skills:

• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and be able to develop and build relationships.
• Must possess effective time management and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Transmission and/or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company.
• Experience in Substation Engineering, Field Services, Switchboard Wiring, Power Delivery, Substation Maintenance, or Substation Construction.
• Experience in project development and cost estimating.
• Experience with document management and estimating systems such as TEAMS, STOMP, MAXIMO, or SCST Vault.
• A strong understanding of substation equipment.
• The ability to create Substation Physical Design drawings from a single-line diagram.
• A strong understanding of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), and OSHA safe operating practices.
• A good understanding of utility electric grid operations.
• Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory.

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