Senior Substation Engineer 1 - Grid
About The Position
This position works in a project team environment with engineers and designers on detailed electrical design and project management for high-voltage substation projects. The Senior Substation Engineer participates in project conceptualization, work planning, and execution; investigates and resolves electrical engineering issues; and prepares clear, concise technical and project reports that meet client requirements and S&L formats. The role supports professional development through peer learning and S&L’s processes and Communities of Practice. Travel to client sites may be required. The position has a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two remote days. A relocation package may be available depending on location. The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
- At least 5 years of experience designing medium-voltage power systems.
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
- Experience tracking project schedules and expenditures against budgets, preparing status reports, and interfacing with clients.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- At least 3 years of experience designing substations at 138 kV and above.
- Ability to prepare substation grounding, direct-stroke shielding, and battery and charger sizing calculations.
- Physical layout and protection and controls experience.
- Ability to work with a Designer to develop substation single-line diagrams, relaying and metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plans and sections, grounding plans, and related drawings.
- Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA standards related to substation design, including the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- AutoCAD experience.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant.
Responsibilities
- Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
- Prepare clear and concise reports presenting technical and project information that meet client requirements and S&L formats.
- Participate in peer learning by sharing knowledge with experienced engineers through S&L processes and Communities of Practice.
- Travel to client sites as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- 401(k).
- Pre-tax commuter account.
- Merit Scholarship Program.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program.
- Tuition assistance.
- First Professional Licensure Bonus.
- Employee Referral Bonus.
- Paid annual personal/sick time (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.
- Relocation package, dependent upon location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
