Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation (Northeast Region)

Description

Responsible for substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the US and internationally. Main responsibilities include creating electrical protection & control and/or physical layout design deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution facility upgrades to large transmission projects. This position can influence the future of the resiliency, reliability, and economic operation of the electric grid.

Principal responsibilities include the design of high voltage (13kV-500kV) electrical substations. Areas of design and responsibilities include leading and executing the following:

• Preparation of proposals and scope development, including conceptual designs and execution plans.

• Prepare engineering cost and labor estimates and schedules.

• Physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material.

• Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.

• Preparing calculations and reports for engineering studies. (grounding, lightning protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)

• Preparing equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.

• Coordinating design activities with other departments. (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, others.)

• Providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.

• Regularly meeting with and corresponding with clients or outside personnel.

• Performing quality reviews for other engineers and designers.

• Providing short term field support during construction.

• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives.

• Other areas of involvement may include relay settings, 3D/intelligent design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred.

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

• Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs.

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred

Compensation

$115,000.00-175,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-CT-Wallingford

Other Locations US-MA-Newton, US-PA-Conshohocken, US-NJ-Morristown

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 253177

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D