Substation Engineer

Actalent•Phoenix, AZ

32d•$45 - $60•Remote

About The Position

This is a full-time consultant position within the substation department, aimed at supporting our utility customer through critical engineering projects. The engineer will collaborate with both in-house and client engineers and designers, providing coordination and training to junior engineers.

Requirements

Experience in utilities working with substations (2-8 years).
Experience in completing engineering projects from start to finish (2-8 years).
Experience in scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for substations (2-8 years).
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering can count toward years of experience.
A PE License is desirable but not required.
Skills in substation design, project engineering, and understanding of physical utility engineering.

Responsibilities

Develop project scopes, one line diagrams, and estimates for substation projects.
Review substation construction drawings and verify compliance with codes and standards.
Engineer and design lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement and repair.
Make necessary changes and corrections to drawings and documentation.
Ensure proper use of equipment and materials according to project standards and codes.
Verify timely ordering and delivery of materials and equipment for substation construction.
Travel to project sites for walk downs and information gathering.
Function as a project lead for substation projects.
Perform engineering and design activities with minimal direction.
Lead and coordinate work activities within the team and with external groups.
Provide training and guidance to lower level employees.
Identify and initiate corrective action when project objectives are not met.
Interpret codes and regulations and develop construction project standards.
Promote engineering professionalism and standards.
Participate in plan development by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements.
Work under the supervision of higher level engineers.