Substation Senior Engineer

Electrical Consultants•Cranford, NJ

61d•$103,000 - $189,000

About The Position

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV. ECI has an immediate opening for a Substation Senior Engineer in Cranford, NJ. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization. Engineering responsibilities include the development and delivery of physical, electrical, design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications. Autonomous QA/QC responsibility in area(s) of primary physical substation design competence. Provide coaching and mentoring for less experienced engineers. Senior engineers coordinate the completion of specialized tasks with ECI's subject matter expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration), Transmission & Distribution Engineering, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right-of-Way, and Project Management/Controls.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
10+ years' project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization and planning skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Commitment to quality and accuracy
Willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules
Advanced knowledge of power engineering principals
Expert regarding applicable codes, standards and design tools
Possess basic project management execution skills
Ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team
Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future
Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements
The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking

Nice To Haves

A PE license is preferred
Experience in utility or merchant power industry a plus

Responsibilities

Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations
Material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization
Development and delivery of physical, electrical, design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications
Autonomous QA/QC responsibility in area(s) of primary physical substation design competence
Provide coaching and mentoring for less experienced engineers
Coordinate the completion of specialized tasks with ECI's subject matter expert discipline groups