Substation Electrical Engineer

Ulteig

6h•$99,200 - $134,100

About The Position

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Substation Engineer to support Renewables/Utility/Power projects. The Substation Engineer develops and reviews utility substation drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, AC/DC Schematics, panel elevations, electrical equipment enclosure plans, wiring diagrams, specifications, and reports to ensure that they are complete, accurate, and in accordance with sound engineering practices and client standards. The Substation Engineer acts as a technical leader and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures on moderately complex projects. Plans, schedules, conducts and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work. Makes design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for utility substations. Performs calculations using engineering formulas and skills. Involved in the resolution of design problems, which may include performing field investigation or observation, detailed design work and detailed quality control (QC) review of design calculations. Coordinates specific design aspects of a project requiring the ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and communicate work with team members. Provide technical guidance to other engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required. ABET accredited program or equivalent required.
PE License strongly preferred. Ability to obtain within 1 year required.
4 years of engineering experience required
Prior experience working with physical design or protection and control design of electrical power substations required
Capable of reviewing and producing design drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, Physical Connection Details, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams
Ability to perform AC & DC substation studies
Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
Up to 15% travel required
Valid driver’s license preferred
Must have permanent authorization to work in US

Nice To Haves

Experience using ground grid modeling software a plus
Knowledge of substation protection and control schemes a plus
Knowledge of basic relay settings a plus
Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) a plus
Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) a plus
Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) design guide a plus

Responsibilities

Develops and reviews utility substation drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, AC/DC Schematics, panel elevations, electrical equipment enclosure plans, wiring diagrams, specifications, and reports
Acts as a technical leader and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures on moderately complex projects
Plans, schedules, conducts and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work
Makes design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for utility substations
Performs calculations using engineering formulas and skills
Involved in the resolution of design problems, which may include performing field investigation or observation, detailed design work and detailed quality control (QC) review of design calculations
Coordinates specific design aspects of a project requiring the ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and communicate work with team members
Provide technical guidance to other engineers