Physical Substation Engineer

Stanley Consultants • Denver, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stanley Consultants is seeking a mid-level Substation Physical Design Engineer with a strong background in high-voltage substation design. The engineer will lead design efforts and perform work with minimal supervision across multiple projects. The role includes physical design of substations up to 500 kV, electrical-system modeling and analysis, equipment and system specifications, reports, code and standards compliance, and design calculations. The engineer will identify client requirements, coordinate technical work within and across disciplines, and manage design budgets and schedules. Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings or site visits. The position is hybrid and based in Denver (Centennial), Colorado.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited university.
• At least 5 years of substation physical design experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any length of time.
• Must hold a PE license or be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with clients and supporting marketing proposals or efforts.
• Experience managing a design budget and schedule.
• Experience with electrical system studies and analysis software such as ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSLF, CDEGS, or WinIGS.
• Experience with design software and tools such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Design high-voltage substations up to 500 kV.
• Create or modify single-line diagrams, general arrangements, detailed elevations and section views, assembly and installation details, bills of materials, bid units, and material counts.
• Perform or review electrical system studies, analyses, and design calculations, including equipment and conductor sizing, rigid bus strength, insulation coordination, grounding, and lightning protection.
• Prepare reports and equipment, material procurement, and construction specifications, and evaluate contractor bids.
• Review client equipment and design specifications for conformance with industry standards and best practices.
• Coordinate technical efforts within the discipline and with other disciplines as needed.
• Determine client requirements and manage design budgets and schedules.
• Generate engineering fee estimates.
• Conduct site visits for data gathering and as-built information.
• Participate in factory acceptance and witness testing, and review shop drawings for specification and design conformance.
• Provide field support during construction and commissioning.
• Mentor and teach less experienced engineers and design staff.

Benefits

• Flexible work options.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; FSA and HSA; Doctor On Demand; wellness reimbursement; and mental health resources.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and identity theft protection.
• Tuition assistance and professional society membership.
• Company stock ownership, a 401(k) match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to 401(k) plans.

What This Job Offers

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