Substation Electrical Engineer - Richmond, United States - POWER Engineers

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Substation Electrical EngineerJob SummaryPower Engineers, Inc.

is actively seeking an experienced, energetic, self-starting team member with a strong electrical engineering background to perform engineering activities for electrical substations.

Classified as an Electrical Engineer II or III, this individual will work with our Substation design teams out of our Power Delivery Substation Department in our Richmond, Virginia office.

A hybrid and/or in-office work environment is preferred however, a remote role may be considered and is dependent on the individual's level of experience and proven ability to work remotely.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe Electrical Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with POWER's mission statement and our culture.

The Electrical Engineer is expected to support the Department Manager/Area Lead (DM/AL) in achieving the goals of the department, maintain POWER's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork and meet the needs of our clients.

This position is also responsible assisting with developing, maintaining and strengthening client relationships within the region.

Support AL/DM with the management of relationships with alliance clientsDevelop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality of assigned projectsPerform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage substations including, but not limited toOne-line diagramsSchematicsWiring diagramsSCADACommunicationsStation physical layoutsSections/ElevationsCable and conduit plans and detailsGround grid design and detailsFoundation plans and detailsStructural plans and detailsControl enclosure design and detailsLightning protection plansYard lighting plansBills of MaterialsInter-discipline coordination activitiesSpecify and select substation equipmentContribute to substation equipment specificationsConstruction supportFacility studiesSite visitsPerform QA/QC for deliverables to clientsSupport Project Manager and Project Engineer with project reporting needsSupport proposal developmentSupport the mentorship and training of other team membersShall understand and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designsOccasional travelRequired Education/ExperienceAbility to function as a Substation Electrical Engineer for the Richmond location of our Substation Business Unit.

BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, or equivalent technical educationThree (3) or more years of experience in substation designExperience in 15kV through 230kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standardsExperience filling the role of electrical engineer for several substation projects occurring concurrentlyExperience with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel and WordDemonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and sizeProven ability and desire to mentor and help othersA strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnelCandidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S.

without the need for work sponsorshipDesired Education/ExperienceFive (5) to eight (8) or more years of experience in substation designExperience in 230kV through 500kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standardsProfessional Engineering license (PE)Experience managing people on a project teamExperience with MicroStation (V8 or newer)At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

Our philosophy is simple:
Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
You'll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You'll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you'll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.
Since we're employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work.

That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:

Medical/Dental/VisionPaid HolidaysVacation/Paid Sick LeaveVoluntary Life Insurance401KTelehealth Benefit covers all providersMaternity and Paternity LeaveNew Dads and Moms Benefit programFertility BenefitsGender affirming carePOWER is a fun engineering firm.

That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for usSalary DOEEOE, including disability/vets#LI-BN1 #LI-Hybrid