Principal Substation Physical Engineer / Technical Designer

Stanley Consultants•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$159,200 - $214,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Principal Substation Physical Engineer with a strong background in high-voltage substation design. The role involves designing high- and low-voltage substation physical systems, modeling and analyzing electrical systems, preparing equipment and system specifications and reports, applying codes and standards, and performing or reviewing design calculations. The position leads design efforts and performs design work with minimal supervision across multiple projects. It requires determining client requirements; coordinating technical work within and across disciplines; managing design budgets and schedules; and demonstrating proficiency in these areas. The role may require occasional overnight travel for client meetings or site visits. It is hybrid and may be based at any office location. The salary range listed for Colorado, Illinois, or Minnesota locations is $159,200–$214,100 per year.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited university.
15 or more years of substation physical design experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any length of time.
Experience working directly with clients and supporting marketing proposals or efforts is preferred.
Experience managing a design budget and schedule is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with clients and supporting marketing proposals or efforts.
Experience managing a design budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

Lead design efforts and perform design duties with minimal supervision on multiple projects.
Design high-voltage substations up to 345 kV, including detailed physical designs.
Generate single-line diagrams and general arrangements.
Prepare detailed elevations and section views, assembly and installation details, bills of materials, bid units, and material counts.
Coordinate work with other disciplines as needed.
Perform site visits for data gathering.
Write material procurement and construction specifications and evaluate contractor bids.
Review shop drawings.
Research equipment and client standards.
Perform calculations such as equipment and conductor sizing, grounding, and lightning protection.
Generate engineering fee estimates.
Provide field support during construction.
Determine client requirements and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas.
Manage design budgets and schedules.
Mentor and teach less experienced engineers and design staff.
Travel overnight occasionally for client meetings and/or site visits.