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Electrical Engineer - Substation (Midwest Region)

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Description

Responsible for substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the US and internationally. Main responsibilities include creating electrical protection & control and/or physical layout design deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution facility upgrades to large transmission projects. This position can influence the future of the resiliency, reliability, and economic operation of the electric grid.

Principal responsibilities include the design of high voltage (13kV-500kV) electrical substations. Areas of design and responsibilities include leading and executing:

1. Preparation of proposals and scope development, including conceptual designs and execution plans.
2. Prepare engineering cost and labor estimates and schedules.
3. Physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material.
4. Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.
5. Preparing calculations and reports for engineering studies (grounding, lightning protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.).
6. Preparing equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
7. Coordinating design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, others).
8. Providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.
9. Regularly meeting with and corresponding with clients or outside personnel.
10. Performing quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
11. Providing short term field support during construction.
12. Supporting business development and marketing initiatives.
13. Other areas of involvement may include relay settings, 3D/intelligent design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement.
14. Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred required.
• 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, AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs, analysis tools).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and until filled.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Electrical Engineering

Primary Location

US-OH-Akron

Other Locations

US-OH-Columbus

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25% of the Time

Req ID

250100

Job Hire Type

Experienced #T&D

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction

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