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Senior Substation Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
67 days ago
Salary
$112.1K - $140.1K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Substation Engineer
SOLV Energy
• Design/Review electrical substations, including layout, equipment selection, and equipment specifications in accordance with project requirements and industry standards. • Review load flow, short circuit, and relay coordination studies to ensure the reliability and efficiency of substation designs. • Review detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications using AutoCAD electrical or Bluebeam. • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including utility companies, contractors, and regulatory agencies to obtain approvals and permits for substation projects. • Review and evaluate vendor proposals for technical accuracy to specifications for substation components. • Identify opportunities for design upgrades, improvements, or provide value engineering solutions. • Provide technical support during the construction, testing, and commissioning of new substations, ensuring compliance with project schedules and quality standards. • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to substation equipment and systems, both remotely and on-site. • Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for substation failures. • Stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices in substation design, automation, and protection systems. • Assist in the development of standards, procedures, and guidelines for substation engineering activities. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including transmission planners, business development, testing and commissioning, construction, SCADA/OTS engineering, PV engineering, and BESS engineering to ensure the seamless integration of substations into the overall power grid. • Participate in constructability reviews and inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards in substation facilities. • Assist with mentoring junior engineers, technicians, and peers providing guidance, training, and lessons learned on substation design principles and practices. • Maintain accurate documentation and records of substation designs and modifications. • Participate in team meetings/calls regularly. • Demonstrate and maintain a safe work environment and direct safe work practices in energized substations. • Complete other responsibilities as assigned. • Ability to travel as needed (~%10)
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field; master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years in substation design, construction, or maintenance or equivalent design experience.
- Solid understanding of power systems, including transmission, distribution, and generation.
- Proficiency in engineering software tools such as ETAP, SKM, or PSS/E for power system analysis.
- Familiarity with protection relay programming, coordination studies, grounding studies, and simulation software (e.g., SEL, CDEGS, GE Enervista) a plus.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and codes, such as IEEE, ANSI, and NESC.
- Proficient technical skills in substation layout, equipment sizing, and protection coordination.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment (local and remote).
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to quality.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Willingness to pursue licensure is a plus.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Benefits
- Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
- Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.
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