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    Dashiell
    Dashiell Chicago, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Dashiell

    is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries.

    These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects.

    Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure.

    More information about Dashiell can be found at

    Job Title:

    Senior Substation Engineer

    Job Location:

    720 East Butterfield Road STE 200, Lombard, IL 60148
    Primary Function

    :


    As the leader of a project team, the Senior Substation Engineer performs engineering and design duties as well as organizes all activities required for the development and implementation of high voltage electrical substation projects across a multidisciplinary team of drafters, designers, and various levels of engineers.

    The Senior Substation Engineer drives project schedules and budgets for multiple projects at a time and functions as a Company contact for clients and vendors.

    Duties & Responsibilities
    Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

    Ensure that projects are managed to meet project quality, schedule and profitability objective

    Supervise and coordinate all project activities to ensure on time completion.

    Assign tasks to project design team based on project needs

    Work with project team to create or modify all design documents

    Ensure project team is using project specific standards and that the design effort is progressing in the most efficient manner possible

    Develop one line diagrams, electrical plans, and specifications for a project

    Apply engineering application software to complete tasks such as ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, load flow, and short circuit studies

    Perform engineering and design functions as necessary to meet project schedules

    Communicate and coordinate project activities with customer representatives, project team, and management

    Prepare, coordinate, and track project schedules and budgets, and ensure projects remain within allotted budgets and schedules and address deviations with management

    Ensure project team applies engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI

    Properly use the document management system

    Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work

    Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party

    Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments

    Other duties as required

    Minimum Qualifications / Experience

    Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university is required, a power focus is preferred.

    Must be a licensed professional engineer; if registered in a state other than where the engineer will practice, the employee must be able to obtain a license within eighteen months of date of hire.

    A minimum of ten years of direct experience and proven knowledge in high voltage (138kV and above) electrical substation engineering and design field is required.

    Possess skills in the following areas:

    Strong knowledge and understanding of high voltage electrical substation components and their functions at 138kV and above

    Extensive knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals

    Strong knowledge and understanding of three phase power systems, per-unit mathematics, and symmetrical components

    Knowledge of common engineering application software

    Strong Knowledge and understanding of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI

    Strong knowledge of design documents and drawings necessary to complete a project

    Supervising a project team in a technical work environment

    Knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software

    Working in a team environment

    Communicating effectively with co-workers, vendors, clients, etc.

    Physical Requirements:

    This position requires minimal physical effort.

    Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day


    While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.

    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.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

    Dashiell Corporation

    provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.

    The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee.

    Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more


    Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

    No third-party recruiters, please.

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