About The Position
The Junior SME, Primary Engineering (Electro-Mechanical) supports the design and delivery of high-voltage substation projects ranging from 11kV to 765kV across the Americas. The role works with Project Lead Engineers, BIM Engineers, Protection & Control Engineers, Civil Engineers, clients, vendors, and contractors to develop safe, reliable, and efficient substation solutions. The position coordinates multidisciplinary designs and participates in engineering reviews, constructability assessments, technical evaluations, and project planning. It supports engineering execution and technical problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle, while ensuring that deliverables meet applicable utility, IEEE, NEC, NESC, environmental, safety, and project-specific standards. The role also contributes to GIS and HV cable system design, renewable energy, transmission, and grid modernization projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 2–4 years of experience in substation design, primary engineering, or high-voltage projects.
- Knowledge of substation layout design, high-voltage equipment applications, grounding, clearances, and primary engineering practices.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar engineering design software.
- Familiarity with IEEE, NEC, NESC, and utility standards.
- Experience with outdoor and indoor GIS applications and understanding of infrastructure requirements for GIS installations.
- Knowledge of HV power cable systems, including cable vault layouts, cable restraint design, GIS sealing-end applications, and air termination installations.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
- PE licensed or eligible to obtain Professional Engineer licensure.
- Motivation to learn, grow technical expertise, and advance into future engineering leadership opportunities.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- BIM experience.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of high-voltage substation layouts ranging from 11kV to 765kV.
- Collaborate with Protection & Control, Civil, Structural, BIM, and Project Engineering teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines.
- Participate in engineering design reviews, constructability assessments, and technical risk evaluations.
- Assist with planning, scheduling, and execution of engineering deliverables.
- Monitor engineering progress and help resolve technical challenges and design issues.
- Interface with clients, vendors, and contractors to support project execution and resolve technical inquiries.
- Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
- Ensure engineering deliverables comply with utility, IEEE, NEC, NESC, safety, environmental, and project-specific standards.
- Support QA/QC reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in applying GIS and HV cable system design solutions for substation projects.
- Contribute to renewable energy, transmission, and grid modernization projects across the Americas.
- Develop technical expertise through mentorship, hands-on project experience, and collaboration with senior engineers.
- Represent the engineering team in technical discussions and client meetings as required.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Learning and development training programs and career-building opportunities.
- Mentorship initiatives.
- Internal mobility opportunities across departments and office locations.
- Performance-based advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
