Engineer 1- Civil
About The Position
Provide substation physical engineering and technical support to a Transmission Substation engineering and design team to deliver safe, cost-effective, and quality engineering and design services. Provide technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for projects including utility substation projects, battery energy storage systems, and solar collector substations. The role involves interpreting physical designs for utility stations through 500kV, understanding high-voltage equipment installation requirements, performing engineering calculations and ground-grid design work, coordinating with multiple disciplines and project stakeholders, and supporting construction through site visits and design modifications. The position also provides general project management capabilities, including coordinating staff and assigning tasks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an EAC/ABET-accredited engineering program, an approved evaluation of non-ABET credentials by NCEES, or graduation from a master’s or doctoral engineering program at an institution with EAC/ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering programs.
- 0 to 2 years of experience as a practicing engineer.
- Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, team-oriented, and customer-oriented.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.
- Understanding of basic practices for researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
- Ability to work with individuals from varied socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
- Understanding of basic project management principles.
- Experience in the utility industry.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret physical designs for utility stations through 500kV, including substation arrangements, sections, elevations, foundation and grading plans, lighting plans, fence plans, grounding plans, rigid bus and strain bus designs, below-grade duct banks and cable trenches, bus and equipment support structures, and circuit arrangements into and out of a substation.
- Understand installation requirements for high-voltage transformers, group-operated disconnect switches, breakers, PTs, CCVTs, line turners, surge arresters, and other substation equipment.
- Perform bus and lightning protection calculations and use software for ground-grid designs.
- Understand basic protection and control and civil/structural discipline needs as they apply to utility substations.
- Interpret written specifications and implement them on engineering drawings.
- Collaborate and communicate with design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients.
- Visit sites, advise on physical engineering issues, and modify designs to resolve issues during construction.
- Coordinate staff, assign tasks, and help accomplish projects efficiently.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Employee and dependent basic life insurance
- Employee and dependent basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Critical illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Whole life insurance
- Legal services
- Identity theft and cyber security services
- Employee discounts
- Service awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
