Senior Substation Engineer - P&C

Alpha 3 Consulting•Elkridge, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Alpha 3 is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer with education and experience in substation equipment, calculations, and protection and control to support high voltage substation projects from conceptual through detailed design. This is a full-time position with a hybrid work schedule. Three days per week (typically Tuesday-Thursday) are expected to be in the office and two days per week from home. Preferred office location Elkridge, MD. Other locations may be available, depending on the candidate’s qualifications.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in electrical/electronics engineering or a closely related field
Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience
In depth knowledge of electrical substations including familiarity with the physical characteristics, access, connection, and support requirements for transformers, breakers, disconnects, buswork, and associated equipment
Utility project experience, including, expert knowledge of protection requirements, protection schemes, and application of digital relays, knowledge of common substation configurations, knowledge of electrical codes including NEC and NESC is required
Knowledge of Microstation and/or AutoCAD
Ability to work on a team and on multiple projects
Ability to understand and incorporate comments and feedback
Ability to provide design reviews
Ability to adapt to various client standards and procedures
Personal time management skills and ability to adhere to deadlines
Attention to detail and pride in work product quality
Ability and willingness to support and mentor more junior team members

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in electrical power engineering preferred
PE strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze, evaluate, and create new designs and drawings and revise existing designs and drawings
Work in an integrated project team environment and use knowledge of components, arrangements, and standards to complete deliverables including one lines, schematics, layouts, site plans, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and bills of material.