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Principal Substation Electrical Engineer

$122.76k - $220.97k

Arcadis

Principal Substation Electrical EngineerArcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Principal Substation Electrical Engineer to join our Power Delivery & Renewable team. Arcadis' Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow.This is a senior Lead Technical position within the Power Delivery & Renewable unit of Arcadis. The position requires candidate directly interface with Arcadis power delivery team specially with Substation Electrical Team with technical and project management assignments, project engineering, proposal management and business development. The candidate will also make sure day-to-day client engagement, project and proposal coordination, project execution, resource planning, and hands on technical solution role. The position is accountable to ensure project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all of Arcadis's policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The incumbent will also work closely with other Power Delivery departments, including the Project Engineering, Protection & Control Engineering, Transmission Engineering, Distribution Energy, Renewables, and System Planning and Studies teams, as well as with other Arcadis business divisions and sectors.The position consisting in the coordination of the Power Delivery & Renewables (PD&R) team and performing hands on substation electrical engineering, detail design and studies for utility and developer clients in North America. The incumbent will also work closely with other renewable energy team (e.g. wind, solar, green H2, etc.) with Arcadis business units. As part of the Power Delivery & Renewable team, you will help improve quality of life.Role accountabilities include:Manage and grow Substation Electrical team working with Power Delivery & Renewables Leader and Manger of Substation Electrical group. You will also ensure resource planning and utilization of protection and control team on large/complex projects and perform quality reviews.Support, develop, and deliver utility, developers, and all aspect of clients' projects from development conceptual layout/plan thru detailed design and completion of construction support.Coordinate closely with civil, structural, protection & control, system planning and studies, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue for Construction design packages for all projects. Review, perform, and QA all engineering studies necessary to complete projects detailed engineering package.Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Program Manager, Account Manager and Technical Lead to support services and plan, develop, and grow power delivery client goal and business growth for the regionServe as a mentor to junior members of the team. Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians. Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.Work with Power Delivery & Renewables (PD&R) Leader to develop plans to client development, account growth, department growth, resource planning, winning and execution strategy, quality control improvement, and all project financial performance to meet PD&R team success.We are seeking an individual with a strong team player mindset and excellent communication skills to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate effectively with colleagues. Additionally, this position may involve travel of up to 20% to client sites and customer meetings, both within North America and potentially internationally.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringMinimum 12 years of relevant experience in preparing substation physical layouts, sections & elevations, bus configurations, cable and conduit design & sizing, grounding, control building, lighting & lightning, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation engineering & design and studies and standards practice of transmission, substation, distribution, and generation system for both AIS and GIS substations in both utility-scale, developer, and/or large industrial facilities.Must have experience within Power Delivery Substation Electrical consultancy businesses and understand power delivery, generation and renewables business.PE LicenseMust be proficient in critical Engineering Software e.g., SKM, ASPEN, ETAP, CAPE, CDEGS, WinIGS and have design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standardsPreferred Qualifications:Master of Science degree in Electrical EngineeringWhy Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are 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.Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $122,760 - $220,968. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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