Substation Design Engineer
Core
Engineering design, project management, and technical support for new and existing Bulk, Distribution, and Customer Substations (up to 138kV), including integration of solar and other DER sources.
Role type
Substation Design Engineer
Builds
Bulk, Distribution, and Customer Substations
Domain
Electric transmission and distribution
Required skills
electrical engineering, substation design, project management, cost-benefit analysis, material and construction specifications, drawing preparation, solar and DER integration
Preferred skills
Power Option coursework, Electrical background, P.E. License, EIT certification, substation equipment maintenance experience
Technologies
CAD software, project management tools
Responsibilities
Establish basic design parameters, write and evaluate material and construction specifications, direct drawing preparation, perform cost/benefit analyses, manage overall project cost and scheduling, coordinate activities with real estate, purchasing, drafting, construction, and operating groups, provide consulting services to other groups on substation matters, integrate solar and other DER sources into the existing grid
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC