Substation Project Engineer

Dashiell•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer performs engineering and design duties as well as organizes all activities for the development and implementation of high voltage electrical substation projects across a multidisciplinary team of drafters, designers, and various levels of engineers. The Project Engineer drives project schedules and budgets for multiple projects at a time and functions as a Company contact for clients and vendors. The position will be based in our Raleigh, NC office located at 11000 Regency Pkwy, Suite 107 Cary, NC 27518 and will report to Dashiell’s Vice President of Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree from an accredited university; a power focus is preferred.
Must be a licensed Professional Engineer; if registered in a state other than where the engineer will practice, the employee must be able to obtain a license within eighteen months of date of hire.
A minimum of 6 years of direct experience and proven knowledge in high voltage (138kV and above) electrical substation engineering and design is required.
Strong knowledge and understanding of high voltage electrical substation components and their functions at 138kV and above.
Extensive knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals.
Strong knowledge and understanding of three-phase power systems, per-unit mathematics, and symmetrical components.
Knowledge of common engineering application software.
Strong knowledge and understanding of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI.
Strong knowledge of design documents and drawings necessary to complete a project.
Experience supervising a project team in a technical work environment.
Knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, and clients.
Valid driver’s license required; must maintain an acceptable driving record throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Ensure that projects are managed to meet project quality, schedule, and profitability objectives.
Supervise and coordinate all project activities to ensure on-time completion.
Assign tasks to project design team based on project needs.
Work with project team to create or modify all design documents.
Ensure project team is using project-specific standards and that the design effort is progressing in the most efficient manner possible.
Develop one-line diagrams, electrical plans, and specifications for a project.
Apply engineering application software to complete tasks such as ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, load flow, and short circuit studies.
Perform engineering and design functions as necessary to meet project schedules.
Communicate and coordinate project activities with customer representatives, project team, and management.
Prepare, coordinate, and track project schedules and budgets; ensure projects remain within allotted budgets and schedules and address deviations with management.
Ensure project team applies engineering standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI.
Properly use the document management system.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.
Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

company-paid life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
long-term disability insurance
employee assistance program
medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options)
dental and vision coverage
supplemental life insurance
short-term disability
critical illness insurance
group accident insurance
hospital indemnity insurance
401(k) plan with immediate vesting