About the role

  • Works closely with Technical Directors and the Vice President, acting as a subject matter expert on the most complex projects and tasks within the Utility Substation department
  • Spearheads the creation and implementation of standards and provides technical leadership and guidance for QA/QC on substation engineering projects
  • Acts as a subject matter expect overseeing the technical quality of projects
  • Works closely with the Technical Director on technical development within the group
  • Performs or reviews detailed design of all aspects of Utility Substation Electrical Power Systems include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling
  • Prepares or reviews computer-based models and performs power system studies on utility and industrial/commercial electrical power transmission and distribution systems including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, collection system grounding, harmonic analysis, and other related studies
  • Acts as the Client primary technical point of contact for Utility Substation Electrical on assigned projects
  • Review’s equipment data sheets, manuals, and testing reports for design and approvals
  • Seek opportunities for value engineering and efficiencies in design
  • Reviews and verifies the work of engineers, designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy
  • Reviews submittals for conformance with client specifications and design
  • Supports business development via Seller-Doer, assists with marketing tasks, and prepares proposals as needed
  • Provides field assistance, troubleshooting, and observation reports
  • Maintains professional understanding of all applicable Codes and Standards, and construction practices
  • Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships, particularly for communication pertaining to specific assignments and meeting topics
  • Maintains high ethical and professional standards
  • Works additional time beyond 40 hours/week to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions, as required

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
  • 7+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
  • PE
  • A strong written and verbal command of the English language
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  • Professional, articulate, and able to exercise good independent judgement and discretion
  • Highly organized, motivated self-starter
  • Proven record of delivering a high standard of quality work with attention to detail
  • Comfortable working with limited information to create system designs and plans
  • Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with a quickly growing team
  • Good interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills; ability to interact successfully at all levels of the organization; high emotional intelligence
  • Ability to develop staff through mentoring and coaching
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Benefits

  • 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
  • Annual & discretionary bonus programs
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
  • Annual Team Building
  • Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
  • Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
  • Pet insurance

Job title

Associate Principal Electrical Engineer – Utility Substations

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$100,000 - $175,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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