Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will apply your protective relaying and controls expertise to high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substation modifications and upgrades. The work includes developing calculations, design documents, specifications, relaying philosophies, equipment selections, SCADA and telecommunications concepts, and engineering studies. You will guide engineers and designers, review design work, coordinate with clients and project teams, and assess existing facilities for potential upgrades and replacements. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. Travel to client and vendor offices or plant sites may be required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. A relocation package may be available depending on location. The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
- At least 12 years of experience designing substations at 138 kV and above.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
- Experience writing and providing supporting documentation for relay calculations.
- Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Proficiency with at least one of SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software.
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
- Experience with vendor protective relay equipment used in substation protection, including SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.
Nice To Haves
- BSEE degree is preferable.
- Experience with in-line, bus, and equipment protection; breaker and transformer controls; RTU- and data-concentrator-based SCADA systems; and telemetering and communications such as fiber optics, microwave, and power line carrier.
- AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
- Construction and start-up experience.
- Testing or commissioning experience.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, or programming is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Develop calculations, design documents, and specifications for substation modifications and upgrades.
- Prepare relaying philosophies; select relay, control, and communications equipment; develop SCADA and telecommunications concepts and configurations; and oversee preparation of I/O assignments and connection diagrams.
- Guide engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering design, including coordination of detailed design phases.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve engineering issues.
- Perform analysis and design of single-line diagrams, substation relaying and metering diagrams, A.C. schematic diagrams, and D.C. schematic diagrams.
- Prepare engineering studies for client and peer review.
- Independently review work performed by others, including calculations and drawings.
- Coordinate with and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to support complete and timely designs.
- Review existing facilities, propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
- Share knowledge with other engineers through the company's processes and Communities of Practice.
- Mentor and support the development of less experienced engineers.
- Travel as needed to client and vendor offices for design reviews and plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- 401(k).
- Pre-tax commuter account.
- Merit Scholarship Program.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program.
- Tuition Assistance.
- First Professional Licensure Bonus.
- Employee Referral Bonus.
- Paid annual personal/sick time (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible employees.
- Relocation package may be available depending on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
