Substation Engineer
$80,000–$180,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Create design documents and drawings for substation projects, including wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and as-built mark-ups. Perform engineering calculations for relay burden, load flow, and short circuits using application software for ground grid and transformer sizing. Review project schedules to maintain timelines and apply standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI. Coordinate activities with project engineers, customers, and vendors while spending time at job sites for hands-on training. Take personal responsibility for work quality and bring potential problems to the responsible party. Travel out of town occasionally and work extended hours including weekends as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree, from an accredited university
- Experience in substation design
- At least 3 years of experience in substation engineering design
- Senior level positions requiring 7 years or more in hands-on engineering design
- Licensed professional engineer with the ability to become licensed in multiple states
- Ability to gain licensure within one year of hire
- Familiarity with electrical relays currently utilized in the electric power utility industry
- Experience in application of relays and metering in an electrical substation at 138kV and above
- Experience in the design of electrical schematics for relay applications and control systems
- Experience in the design of connection drawings and cabling
- Strong knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals
- Knowledge and understanding of three-phase power systems
- Knowledge and understanding of per-unit mathematics and symmetrical components
- Knowledge and understanding of substation components and their functions
- Knowledge of design documents and drawings necessary to complete a project
- Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI
- Knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and email software
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, clients, etc.
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
- Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
- Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically
- May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time
- Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship
Desired Qualifications
- Relay coordination experience
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