Electrical Engineer – Senior Level – Substation Physical Design Focus (Hybrid/Remote)

Barr • Fort Collins, CO

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a substation physical design engineer to join our electrical engineering team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Engineering and Design business unit by interfacing with clients to support the development of substation physical design deliverables for utility upgrades, including greenfield/brownfield substations, wind facilities, and developer interconnection facilities. You will be responsible for understanding client and internal standards and developing deliverables for projects on time and within the budget. A successful person in this role will have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. They must possess a flexible working style and be willing to occasionally modify their schedule to meet deadlines and/or client needs. They must be able to work cooperatively in a project team environment that encourages self-initiative and demonstrate effective project organization and management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• At least 10 years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities described above
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain within one year
• Power systems analysis experience (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP)
• Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of experience at a consulting engineering or industrial company
• Experience working directly with clients
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA)

Responsibilities

• Substation and switching station physical design
• Substation general arrangement drawings
• Substation elevation views
• Bill of materials
• Equipment layout
• Conduit layout
• Calculations including grounding analysis and design, cable, conduit, and transformer, sizing, lightning protection, and bus bracing
• Specification preparation
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects
• Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to team members and clients
• Support the growth and development of team members
• Build and sustain strong relationships with clients and internal teams
• Collaborate across disciplines to align technical approaches with client goals while contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
• Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
• Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
• Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior