Senior Substation Project Engineer

Cynet Systems • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Substation Project Engineer will manage large complex projects, perform engineering analyses, studies, and develop conceptual designs. This role involves leading, coaching, and directing technical employees and teams, acting as an engineering mentor, and assisting in finalizing contract project specifications and technical evaluations of bids. The engineer will also provide support to other departments on land, permitting, and legal issues, resolve complex problems using creative approaches, and independently plan work to meet objectives. Coordination with contractors, vendors, and public agencies, as well as problem-solving with clients and management, are key aspects of this position. Additionally, the role includes providing technical direction to less experienced team members.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US.
• 8+ years of cumulative experience in electrical engineering and design.
• Mastery of journey engineer job duties.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices.
• Ability to deliver presentations and lead team meetings.
• Ability to interpret industry practices and codes.
• Electrical Engineering.
• Substation Design.
• Project Management.
• Technical Leadership.
• Engineering Analysis.
• Conceptual Design.
• Contract Specification.
• Technical Evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multiple large-scale, large budget electric substation projects.
• Experience in substation engineering.
• Skilled in project management.
• Current California PE license.

Responsibilities

• Manage large complex projects and perform engineering analyses, studies, and develop conceptual designs.
• Lead, coach, direct, and assist technical employees and teams on technical issues.
• Act as an engineering mentor to technical staff.
• Assist in finalizing contract project specification and technical evaluation of contract project bids.
• Provide support to other departments in land, permitting, and legal issues.
• Resolve problems of complex scope using creative or non-standard approaches.
• Independently plan work to meet assigned general objectives under general direction.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and local public agencies with ministerial authority.
• Exchange information and solve problems with clients, project team members, and management.
• Provide technical direction to less experienced team members.

What This Job Offers

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