Staff Substation Physical Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Mid Atlantic Region)

The Staff Substation Physical Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to develop physical design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Staff Substation Physical Engineer will work with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

While this is a substation physical position, assignments in substation protection and control design may also be made based on project and team needs.

We are especially looking for experience with DGA equipment, voltage regulators, capacitor banks, shunt and series reactors, and 345kV to 765kV substation design.

Responsibilities include:

• Supports substation physical design from concept through completion, including, but not limited to, physical arrangement above and below grade, electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis, conduit and raceway, and lighting and security.
• Develops substation calculations, including, but not limited to, insulation, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
• Prepares design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bills of material, and other required deliverables.
• Applies intermediate knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, and specifications.
• Maintains a working knowledge of substation protection and control design, coordinates with the protection and control team on interfaces between disciplines, and executes protection and control work as needed.
• Supports field inspections, project research, and client presentations as directed by project managers.
• Works with the project manager and team to resolve issues, meet schedule, and follow internal QA/QC guidelines to impress clients with high-quality deliverables.
• Performs design quality reviews and uses them to coach less experienced engineers.
• Mentors less experienced engineers and designers, sharing technical knowledge and guiding them as they build skills on project assignments.
• Develops relationships with key client points of contact and supports the preparation of proposals.

Strongly preferred:

• Experience with voltage regulators, capacitor banks, shunt and series reactors, and DGA equipment.
• Experience with 345kV to 765kV substation design.

Proficient in:

• Scoping/Development/Early Design.
• One-Line/Three-Line Diagrams.
• Electrical Plans, Sections & Materials.
• Grounding & Raceway Design.
• Calculations & Studies.
• Major Equipment.
• Brownfield Substation Design.
• Greenfield Substation Design.

Software:

• Proficiency in MicroStation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams.
• Proficiency in ProjectWise or SharePoint.
• Proficiency in CDEGS.
• Proficiency in WinIGS.

What you’ll gain:

Ownership of substation design packages on projects from 13kV to 765kV for various utility-scale and other clients, in a collaborative environment where everyone is driven and excited by helping each other succeed. Opportunities to expand your knowledge in new skill areas, improve the skillset of less experienced engineers on your team through mentorship, and grow toward leading projects at the Senior level.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• 3 years of engineering experience required, preferably in substation physical design; consulting preferred.
• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.

Physical:

• Substation physical layout, electrical clearances, rigid and strain bus design, ground grid design, surge and direct stroke protection, and raceway design.

General:

• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, and ANSI.
• Successful completion (i.e. passing) FE or EIT, or PE, preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills. (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).