Substation Project Engineer (Remote)

Primoris Services Corporation•Lewisville, TX

7d•Remote

About The Position

Primoris Power Solutions simplifies complex power projects by assembling the perfect team and plan for your specific needs. Our Approach We focus on making projects simpler, faster, and more efficient for our clients. Our experts in engineering, permitting, procurement, estimating, project controls, and construction work together to guide you toward the most effective path forward. This comprehensive approach ensures that every aspect of your project is handled with expertise and precision. Flexible Solutions Whether you need stand-alone engineering, construction services, or a fully integrated solution, we've got you covered. We offer a full suite of project delivery methods, including Design-Build (DB) and Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC). This flexibility allows us to adapt to your unique requirements, ensuring a project delivery approach that maximizes efficiency and value. We are currently looking for a Substation Project Engineer to join the Lewisville, TX team!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, strong preference for Electrical
Minimum of 5 years of experience in substation design and construction
Working knowledge of scheduling software and spreadsheet programs.
Knowledge of applicable engineering codes.
Ability to interact successfully with all levels of staff, clients, and vendors; work collaboratively.
Plan, organize, and implement projects with successful, timely results; mentor and direct team members.
Efficient use of software, materials, and equipment to minimize costs; dedication to on-schedule completion; efficient time management; willingness to work unusual/extended hours as needed to support field construction
Close focus on details; consistency, accuracy, and thoroughness. Perform QAQC for design packages
Open to change; receptive to new ideas and concepts.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering License or Professional Certification (desirable).

Responsibilities

Apply sound knowledge of utility substation designs and standards.
Provide electrical design for projects like relay upgrades, breaker additions/upgrades, transformer replacements, RTU installations, and new substations.
Provide physical design for projects like bus additions, new equipment installations, and new substations.
Create project deliverables: Develop scope definitions, estimates, and schedules; collaborate with Project Managers to ensure on-time and on-budget completion.
Prepare specifications: Develop specifications and material lists.
Oversee drawings: Manage preparation of review sets and final construction sets.
Handle project closeout: Oversee as-built revisions.
Project Communication: Interact with clients, utility personnel, manufacturers’ representatives, and others as needed.
Stay informed: Keep up with developments in electric utility substation design & construction; suggest improvements.
Serve as lead: Act as Lead Engineer on assigned projects.
Perform site visits: Conduct documentation and inspections at job sites as required.
Mentor team: Train Design Engineers, Designers, and Electrical CAD Technicians.
Additional duties: As assigned by the Manager of Electrical Engineering or a Senior Protection & Control Engineer.