
Halker
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Delivering project success for our clients through purposeful innovation and engineered solutions.
6 Jobs
Substation Utility Manager
HalkerDelivering project success for our clients through purposeful innovation and engineered solutions.
• Overall responsibility for coordination of all technical activities on assigned projects. • Meet with clients to develop new business and maintain existing business relationships. • Responsible for ensuring that all assigned personnel are coordinating their activities with other project participants and that the requirements of the project are being satisfied. • Monitor work for compliance to applicable codes and accepted engineering practices. • Provide overall leadership for the substation engineering function by setting clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards. • Establish accountability for project execution, safety, quality, schedules, and budgets while aligning team efforts with organizational and regulatory objectives. • Review and approve engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with industry standards, utility practices, safety requirements, and regulatory codes. • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers by fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. • Plan, allocate, and manage engineering resources across projects and operational needs to ensure efficient workload balance and timely delivery. • Ensure adherence to established engineering processes, utility standards, safety procedures, and quality management systems. • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in one or more of the following areas: Substation Physical Design, Protection and Controls, Comms/SCADA.
Mechanical Engineer
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• Responsible for working with and giving direction to fellow mechanical engineering team members for project execution support. • Perform mechanical engineering tasks and calculations for oil and gas projects inclusive of: • Perform pipe sizing and pressure loss calculations • Create piping specifications and CAD files in CADWorx P&IDs creation and review Engineering evaluations • Review & preparation of line lists & equipment lists • Perform basic CADD drafting • Review of bill of materials BOM • Prepare equipment data sheets, equipment specifications, equipment design and development, updating and maintaining construction documents, preparing and reviewing MRQs / RFQs. • Interpret and review Models, piping plans, piping sections and piping isometrics • Identify, interpret and apply relevant codes and standards to engineering designs • Ability to interact with all levels of staff including senior management, clients, and other disciplines. • Ability to travel to support field work activities periodically (including site commissioning). • Ability to analyze, define, and solve problems. • Ability to prioritize workflow, multitask, meet deadlines, and remain flexible.
Communications Electrical Engineer
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• Design, configure, and support Automation and SCADA systems at the substation level • Programming, installation, troubleshooting, and construction support for power delivery systems • Interpret electrical diagrams for RTUs, communication switches, protocol converters, and I/O wiring • Knowledge of the OSI model architecture and interpreting network diagrams • Configure and troubleshoot communication protocols such as DNP 3.0, SEL, Modbus, Ethernet, and OPC • Program and configure HMI platforms such as Diagram Builder, Ignition, and InkScape • Collaborate with project teams to communicate engineering designs clearly • Assist with construction coordination and provide technical support during execution • Maintain strong client relationships and ensure customer satisfaction • Take ownership of quality and compliance with industry standards • Manage schedules, deliverables, and provide timely progress reports
Protection and Controls Engineer
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• Design & Development: Develop protection and control schemes for substations, transmission lines, and generation facilities • Specify and configure protective relays, control panels, and associated equipment • System Analysis: Perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies • Analyze system faults and relay operations to ensure proper protection • Testing & Commissioning: Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of protection and control systems • Troubleshoot and resolve relay misoperation or system anomalies • Compliance & Standards: Ensure designs meet NERC, IEEE, and local utility standards • Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance and audits • Collaboration: Work with project teams, field technicians, and SCADA engineers • Provide technical support during outages and maintenance activities
Senior Civil Engineer – Renewable Energy, High Voltage Infrastructure
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• Lead civil engineering design for utility-scale solar PV, wind farms, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). • Perform site feasibility studies, grading design, stormwater management, and erosion control plans. • Design equipment foundations (inverters, transformers, BESS containers, wind turbine foundations). • Develop access roads, crane pads, laydown areas, and site logistics plans. • Coordinate geotechnical investigations and incorporate findings into structural designs. • Support permitting documentation and environmental compliance requirements. • Provide construction support, review RFIs, and perform site inspections. • Civil and structural design of high voltage substations (AIS/GIS). • Design equipment foundations, control buildings, retaining walls, oil containment systems, and cable trenches. • Develop grading plans and drainage systems for substations. • Support transmission line projects including foundation design (drilled piers, spread footings, micropiles), access roads, and site restoration. • Coordinate closely with electrical and structural engineers to ensure integrated design solutions. • Ensure compliance with utility standards and applicable codes.
Power Delivery Engineer – Lead
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• Work closely and collaborate with clients, contractors, project managers, and other engineers • Develop and produce designs and drawings for all aspects of a substation design, including all physical layout and protective and control design considerations • Develop Bills of Material for substation brownfield and greenfield projects • Specify material to be used in substation designs including power transformers, breakers, disconnect switches, capacitors, conductor, and bus work • Provide construction support for substation construction projects both in person and remotely • Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers and clients and develop relationships that build trust in Halker as a trusted partner