Substation Engineer

Asplundh Engineering Services

The Role

Overview

Design and develop electrical substation drawings, calculations, and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • foundation drawings
  • substation drawings
  • schematics
  • equipment specs
  • design calculations
  • voltage drop

Tasks

-Work closely with Engineers to develop foundation and structure drawings, including mounting patterns and equipment layouts. -Develop electrical substation drawings including single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, physical layouts, sections and elevations, and other related details and sketches -Develop technical equipment and construction specifications, work scopes, estimates, and recommendation reports as needed by the project -Work closely with designers and drafters to develop drawings of high quality both technically and aesthetically -Perform design calculations and analysis such as grounding system analysis, lightning protection, voltage drop, power system sizing (AC and DC), and other industry-standard calculations

Requirements

  • drafting software
  • protection design
  • 2-5 years
  • ms office
  • industry standards
  • bsee

What You Bring

-Ability to use drafting software(s) preferred -Ability and willingness to work occasional extra hours to support clients and deadlines, including weekends -Experience with Protection and Control design, including familiarity with one-line diagrams of several different station configurations. -2-5 years experience in electrical design involving power systems. -Must be proficient with typical office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Windows -Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, and other industry standards and their applicability to diverse types of substations -Must be self-motivated and poses good time management skills to complete tasks and projects with a moderate amount of supervision -Strong technical writing skills -Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. -Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Effective communication skills both written and verbal -Must be 18 years of age or older. -Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline -All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.

The Company

About Asplundh Engineering Services

-Founded with a commitment to providing reliable engineering solutions for utility, energy, and infrastructure projects. -Delivers large-scale, complex projects across diverse sectors, with a focus on operational excellence. -Specializes in a wide range of engineering services, including design, installation, and maintenance for utilities, energy, and water resources. -Has played a significant role in upgrading and maintaining critical infrastructure in the U.S. and beyond. -Renowned for its deep expertise in heavy civil and industrial engineering, ensuring long-term reliability and efficiency. -Involved in notable projects, including the construction of high-voltage transmission lines, water treatment plants, and transportation systems. -Known for its agile project management and ability to adapt to rapidly changing market conditions, delivering value and performance.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Commercial

Utilities

Renewable Energy

Transmission

Distribution

Substation

Generation

Renewable Infrastructure

Municipal Utilities

Investor-Owned Utilities

Independent Power Producers

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship is provided for this position.

Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug screening and background check required.