Substation Design Engineer-Physical Design

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Substation Design Engineer-Physical Design

Status: Full-time/Exempt

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Work Schedule: M-F (flexible hours)

Compensation: $115,000-140,000

This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends on applicants credentials.

At Utilitra, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, and credentials, when determining the base salary offered.

Company Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance (medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are provided)
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Paid holidays
• Paid personal/sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance
• Various discount programs

About Our Company:

Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions. We offer design, construction, and metering services to utilities, and supply businesses and municipalities with robust technology services through our team of IT professionals. Our ability to integrate distinct specialties gives customers the opportunity to work with a coordinated team for the design and maintenance of their infrastructure.

Utilitra has been recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as a Best Places to Work finalist, one of St. Louis' 50 Fastest Growing Companies, and one of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses. We were also recognized by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the area's Top Work Places.

Overview:

Responsible for engineering physical design and technical support for projects relating to new and existing Bulk, Distribution, and Customer Substations (typically involving voltages up to 138kV).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May oversee project teams and guide junior engineers and technicians.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Primarily develop detailed engineering drawings covering site planning, foundations, steel, conduit, grounding, equipment arrangements, and BOMs for new and upgraded substations.
• Occasionally provide drawings including one lines, panel layouts, schematics, wiring, and interconnection diagrams for new and existing substations based on scope requirements.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with ANSI, IEEE, NESC, NEC, and other industry standards while optimizing system performance.
• Conduct site assessments and evaluations of existing equipment for the construction and maintenance of substation.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with client, project managers, P&C and civil engineers, contractors, and drafters to ensure smooth project execution.
• Provide technical support during construction.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within established budgetary constraints.

The person in this role will uphold the culture of Utilitra, including relationship building with customers as well as general behavior on Utilitra or client premises or at Utilitra-sponsored events.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• At least five (5) years of experience in the electric engineering or utility industry.
• Strong knowledge of physical substation engineering design principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering design principles and methodologies.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Licensed Engineer Intern (EI) working towards PE licensure.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications:

• Ability to complete grounding study and/or resistivity testing

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in various outdoor environments and weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, and survey sites for extended periods.
• Capable of carrying and operating testing and survey equipment.

Travel Requirements:

Travel up to 5% of the time to various project sites, with occasional overnight stays required.

Utilitra is committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where diversity is expected and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches our mission, vision, and core values and is a critical component to our company's success.

Utilitra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We proudly extend consideration for employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, protected veteran status, or any other criteria protected by law.