Senior Substation Electrical Engineer

Overview

Lead design and engineering of HV/MV substations for utility and renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• technical reporting
• system design
• electrical studies
• construction drawings
• engineering lead
• client relations

Tasks

-Preparing high-quality technical reports on studies related to substation design. -Contribute to the overall design of full electrical systems for HV/MV substations, including solar plant, power plant, wind farm, distributed generation, energy storage and microgrid. Participate in proposal preparation, cost estimates and project management. -Perform studies such as grounding (step and touch), bus force calculation, and lightning protection (rolling sphere or direct angle). Mentor and develop junior staff, promote learning from successes and problems within the group. -Prepare construction drawings for substation such as general arrangement, equipment plans, section views, bill of materials, grounding plans, below grade conduit, raceway plans, and specifications for medium (MV) and high-voltage (HV) electrical systems and equipment -Lead the engineering and design for utility and utility-scale renewable projects. -Maintain, foster and develop client relationships.

Requirements

• p.eng
• electrical bsc
• autocad
• ieee standards
• power studies
• leadership

What You Bring

-Demonstrated ability to lead and manage junior engineers, other technical and support staff. -Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering -P. Eng. license is required; and ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States is highly desired. -Sound understanding of IEEE substation design standards related to physical aspects. -Experience with power system studies (lightning, auxiliary transformer sizing, grounding) is preferred AutoCAD experience is required. -Experience working and collaborating with clients to achieve agreed goals and results. -The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment -At least 6 years’ experience in the engineering & design of substations and substation layout for power generation, power storage, solar, wind and transmission facilities.

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About Arup

-Specializing in infrastructure, architecture, engineering, and urban planning. -Portfolio spans globally recognized projects, from landmark buildings to major transportation systems. -Engineers, designers, and planners deliver cutting-edge, innovative solutions that anticipate future needs. -Key projects include the Sydney Opera House, Crossrail in London, and the Eden Project in the UK. -Collaborative approach integrates diverse disciplines to create solutions that drive progress and innovation. -A global leader in engineering consultancy with a unique culture prioritizing creativity and client-centered solutions.

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