Design Engineer II

Description

• Develop design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
• Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and grounding analysis.
• Design physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
• Communicating effectively with co-workers
• Develop protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists and panel layouts.
• Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the stakeholders.
• Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
• Ensure project team applies engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI

Requirements

• No experience required in the electric utility industry for entry level positions. More experience performing detailed design for high voltage substation projects could result in a higher-level position.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Curiosity for and willingness to learn about the major components of a substation is required. Basic knowledge of these components is a plus. Previous design or construction experience is highly desirable.
• Role will require travel as necessary to achieve job responsibilities, up to 10-25% of the time.
• Word processing, spread sheet, and e-mail software.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is highly desirable; this is required for the Design Engineer 4 band.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to deal with ambiguity and ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary – overtime is available.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance