Substation Project Engineer (Hybrid)

Primoris Services Corporation•Lewisville, TX

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

Primoris Power Delivery is seeking a Substation Project Engineer to join their Lewisville, TX team. This role is part of a hybrid opportunity, requiring in-office presence on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Primoris Power Delivery has over 70 years of experience in engineering and design, installation and maintenance, material and equipment procurement, and repair of electrical transmission, distribution, substation, wireless communication, and storm restoration. Their experience spans from small engineering projects to large-scale turn-key programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
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.
Ability to 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.

Responsibilities

Apply sound knowledge of utility substation designs and standards.
Provide electrical design for projects such as 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.
Develop scope definitions, estimates, and schedules, collaborating with Project Managers for on-time and on-budget completion.
Develop specifications and material lists.
Manage the preparation of review sets and final construction sets for drawings.
Oversee as-built revisions for project closeout.
Interact with clients, utility personnel, manufacturers’ representatives, and others as needed.
Stay informed about developments in electric utility substation design & construction and suggest improvements.
Act as Lead Engineer on assigned projects.
Conduct site visits for documentation and inspections as required.
Train Design Engineers, Designers, and Electrical CAD Technicians.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manager of Electrical Engineering or a Senior Protection & Control Engineer.