Senior Substation Engineer

Verdantas•Grand Rapids, MI

5d•$120,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to design new power substations and upgrade existing facilities from 12kV to 500kV. You will be responsible for utilizing accepted practices and standards to ensure that all designs meet the highest level of quality and safety. This is an on-site supervisory role with direct reports, including engineers and designers. You will be reporting to our Grand Rapids, MI office.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
8+ years of direct substation physical and electrical engineering experience
Professional Engineering license in MI or the ability to obtain licensure within 3 months
Solid understanding and ability to use design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD
Understands relay settings and SCADA, DFR, RTU architecture and is able to lead substation upgrade projects with staff
Proficient with Windows-based software such as Word and Excel, which are frequently used to develop project deliverables
Strong communication skills with customer presentations and technical knowledge of risks and concerns
Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs including Milsoft, ETAP, and SKM
Ability to work in a team environment with others including, but not limited to, Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and drafters in multi-discipline groups
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and work product quality

Responsibilities

Develop project plans, including project scope of work and WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) for complex multi-discipline substation Engineering projects and EPC projects
Manage Substation project execution, including project scope, schedule, budget, and project resources, including external vendors, consultants, and contractors
Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions to obstacles, and ensure client goals are achieved
Communication and Systems Studies Engineer focus
Attend client meetings and communicate concerns and changes with the client to ensure a positive relationship and growth opportunities
Prepare and review preliminary designs
Prepare proposals, including budgetary estimates
Lead the development of plans, specifications, studies, estimates, material lists, and other deliverables
Ensure team adherence to QA/QC program
Develop new or modify existing: Electrical layout/plan of substation equipment and structures, Substation foundation layout/plan drawings, Section/elevation views from layout/plan drawings, Conduit layout/plan drawings, Substation grounding layout/plan drawings, Control building layout/plan and section/elevation drawings
Lead, mentor, and help grow a team of engineers and designers
Manage day-to-day activities for your team
Set goals and expectations for each team member
Assist in annual performance reviews
Assist in recruiting efforts - posting job requisitions and participating in interviews