Engineer III

Kdm Engineering•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer III will contribute to complex substation electrical designs and calculations. You will help lead the delivery of substation systems for our high voltage substation projects as you coordinate with other disciplines. Duties/Responsibilities: Design to client and regulatory requirements. The design and delivery of green and brown field high voltage electrical substation project Develop and maintain project documentation regarding protection and control design and construction. Support the development of plans & sections, details, control building layouts, P&C one line diagram, station service AC/DC distribution diagram, bill of material, cable schedule, etc. Help achieve quality, on schedule and budgets. Help identify scope changes. Vendor drawing review and disposition. Maintaining project files. Comply with project quality plans and standards Data and document entry into various platforms. Reporting safety, health and quality issues to management. Help prepare contract amendments Assist management as directed. Maintain self utilization as indicated by management Client interface Participate in project walkdowns Manage self-quality Mentor team members

Requirements

Proven ability to consistently produce high quality of work
Ability to consistently work independently
Advanced presentation, written, verbal communication skills
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
Familiar with discipline specific design software and design management systems.
Familiar with Grounding Calculations
Memberships and active participation in discipline specific professional organizations such as IEEE.
Familiarity with applicable IEEE / EIC codes and standards.
Understanding of CAD software.
Ability to estimate, plan, and schedule substation projects
Ability to support proposal activities
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel as well as ACAD or MicroStation and Revit.
Four year technical degree from an ABET accredited institution.
5+ years of substation design engineering experience.
Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Possess a valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Design to client and regulatory requirements.
The design and delivery of green and brown field high voltage electrical substation project
Develop and maintain project documentation regarding protection and control design and construction.
Support the development of plans & sections, details, control building layouts, P&C one line diagram, station service AC/DC distribution diagram, bill of material, cable schedule, etc.
Help achieve quality, on schedule and budgets.
Help identify scope changes.
Vendor drawing review and disposition.
Maintaining project files.
Comply with project quality plans and standards
Data and document entry into various platforms.
Reporting safety, health and quality issues to management.
Help prepare contract amendments
Assist management as directed.
Maintain self utilization as indicated by management
Client interface
Participate in project walkdowns
Manage self-quality
Mentor team members