Substation Engineer

Overview

Design and lead medium/high voltage substation projects with layouts, grounding, and specs.

Key Responsibilities

• electrical design
• design coordination
• code compliance
• document control
• construction support
• design review

Tasks

-Maintain good working relationships with internal groups that support projects such as other engineering disciplines, Drafting, Project Management etc. -Provide construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects. -Mentor and provide guidance to developing engineers within the department. -Maintain complete project documentation with respect to engineering studies and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information. -Select equipment and material and preparation of specifications for material, equipment, and construction work. -Coordinate design activities to maintain project schedules, budget, and quality requirements to ensure successful project completion. -Lead Substation Physical Electrical design to develop and/or review site and equipment layouts, elevations, buswork, ground grids, lightning shielding, material lists, etc. -Work within a multi-discipline team to develop and/or review efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium and high voltage substations. -Accountable to provide design activities in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including AtkinsRéalis policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. -Review internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability. -Deliver accurate and thorough electrical designs that will meet industry standards and specifications and meet prudent engineering practices. -Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members. -Assist in site visits and station walkdowns, estimating, and attending project meetings.

Requirements

• autocad
• microstation
• bsee
• pe
• 5+ years
• substation design

What You Bring

-Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Microstation. -A high level of interpersonal communication skills, including a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills. -Ability to perform independently and in a team environment and provide project ownership. -Knowledge of applicable industry standards including the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and IEEE. -Perform design studies and demonstrate a good working knowledge of physical electrical substation design. -Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution. -Prior utility consulting experience is a plus. -Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience focused on the development of substation engineering for Intermediate positions. -A Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred for all positions, required for Senior positions. -Strong client focus and customer service.

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