Senior Substation Engineer

TRC Companies, Inc. • Lakewood, CO

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About The Position

Responsible for oversight of substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the US. Main responsibilities include creating physical substation layout design deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years related experience (completion of master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience).
• Proficiency with the National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standard.
• Excellent written - verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures, and criteria

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer registration strongly preferred.
• Strong preference for those with excellent written - verbal communication skills
• Strong preference for those with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong preference for those with capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures, and criteria

Responsibilities

• Lead in preparation of proposals and scope development, including conceptual designs and execution plans, and engineering/project cost estimates and schedules.
• Lead in the execution of engineering activities: Physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections, and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material.
• Calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)
• Equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
• Lead coordination of design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.)
• Develop and improve processes, tools, and/or technology implementations.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentoring to less experienced engineers and team members.
• Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel.
• Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
• Provide short-term field support during construction.
• Support business development and marketing initiatives.
• Other areas of involvement may include relay settings, 3D modeling/design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

What This Job Offers

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