Substation Design Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Labs-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Houston, TX
5,001-10,000 employees
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
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At SEL, we create digital products and solutions that protect, control, and automate power systems around the world. The devices and software we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As an Electrical Engineer in our Substation team in Engineering Services, you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. You will be responsible for substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the US. Main responsibilities include creating electrical physical layout design deliverables and substation equipment specifications. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution facility upgrades to large transmission projects. This position will influence the safe, reliable, and economic operation of the electric power grid.

  • Creating and leading detailed substation physical and electrical designs and support job estimates.
  • Creating and leading development of substation physical designs involving substation general arrangements, section/elevation views, conduit plans, grounding plans, fencing plans, lighting plans, foundation plans, and bill of materials.
  • Prepare engineering cost and labor estimates for proposals and provide input on schedules.
  • Preparing calculations and reports for engineering studies (grounding, lightning protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)
  • Preparing equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
  • Coordinating design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, others.)
  • Providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.
  • Regularly meeting with and corresponding with clients or outside personnel.
  • Performing quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
  • Providing short term field support during construction.
  • Supporting business development and marketing initiatives.
  • Developing and maintaining an acceptable level of expertise in SEL and industry design practices.
  • Using best available processes and tools and providing feedback on process enhancements.
  • B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
  • 5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and substation physical engineering
  • Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area
  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
  • Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
  • Background check results satisfactory to SEL
  • Negative drug test result(s)
  • Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification
  • Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
  • Project management experience
  • Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software
  • We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
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