Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
- Substation design Scope of Work and specifications development
- Perform preliminary studies for grounding, lightning protection, arc flash hazard, backup station service sizing, and other studies required for substation design
- Prepare power system single line diagrams, to include feeder and over current protection sizing, equipment elevations.
- Conduct short circuit and over current protection device coordination studies.
- Visit job sites of remodel projects to field survey existing electrical conditions.
- Attend project design team meetings. Interface with various team members, particularly the client, architect, and mechanical contractor/engineer.
- Work closely with the Project Manager to coordinate the design criteria with budgetary issues.
- Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
- Review plans and technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates under the supervision of a senior engineer.
- Work on the design and on-going progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with other team members.
- Assist the Senior Engineer during construction with field observations, design interpretations and design updates
- The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the positions role within the business unit.
Engineering Support
- Review technology and companies for Approved Vendor List inclusion
- Draft specifications for LV and MV equipment
- Substation and protection design optimization to maximize reliability and reduce cost
- Collaborate with Asset Management team to troubleshoot existing systems or develop repair and remediation plans
Skills and Qualifications
Primary Job Qualifications
- 2-3 years professional experience in generation interconnection design, construction, analysis, testing and commissioning
- Proficiency in real-world substation design, including 1-line and 3-line diagram conventions, protection strategy, relay programming, protection and coordination studies, and short circuit studies
- Field experience in substations, including troubleshooting, Servicing, Maintenance, Testing, Commissioning, and Construction support
- Experience In ATS, MTS Power distribution, including troubleshooting, Servicing, Maintenance, Testing, Commissioning
- Experience with Medium and High Voltage standards and codes, including the NEC, NESC, ANSI and IEEE standards
- Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
- Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
- Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position
- Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
