Engineer ; Electrical Substation

SUMMARY

This is the second level of the Engineering classification dedicated to the substation engineering department.

Provide engineering/technical expertisetosolvemorecomplexproblemsinaspecificareaofexpertise,withsomesupervision.

Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence.

United Grid Solutions offers a wide variety of benefits including but not limited to Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance;
Paid Time Off; 401(k);
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts;
Employee and Dependent Basic Life Insurance;
Employee and Dependent Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment;
Short Term Disability;
Long Term Disability;
Critical Illness;
Accident and Whole Life Insurance;
Legal Services, Identity Theft, and Cyber Security;
Employee Discounts and Service Awards. All health care benefits are available upon election on day one (1) of your employment with United Grid Solutions.

The compensation range for this position is between $85,000.00 and $.

• Engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems.
• Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
• Continuous improvement of job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Select and specify substation equipment (transformers, circuit breakers, protection relays).
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations for reliable operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Generally routine, established precedents; practices and procedures exist.

• Exchange of information, which occasionally requires tact and/or diplomacy.

• None

Toperformthisjobsuccessfully,anindividualmustbeabletoperformeachessentialdutysatisfactorily.

Therequirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledge,skill,and/orabilityrequired.

Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.

REGULARATTENDANCE is required.

• Required
  
  A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year EAC/ABET accredited Electrical Engineering Program OR an approved evaluation of non-ABET credentials by NCEES OR graduation from a Master’s or Doctoral Program in Electrical Engineering from an institution with EAC/ABET accredited Undergraduate Engineering Programs.

• 1-3
  
  Year(s) Experience in Electrical Substation

• Received a passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam is preferred.

• Training will be provided as needed.

• A. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc.
• B. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• C. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• A. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• B. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spread sheets.
• C. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• A. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• B. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

• Understanding of basic electrical engineering theories and principles.
• Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of basic electricity and power quality.
• Knowledge of Substation construction standards and methods.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel to customer greenfield and brownfield sites and offices.
• Understanding of basic principles of project management
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Knowledge of Bentley Products (Micro Station, Project Wise)
• Knowledge of WinIGS, CDEGS, or similar modeling software
• Self-Motivated
• Work independently
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

How much of the job time is spent in the following physical activities?

• Stand Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Walk Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Sit 2/3 and more (Regularly)
• Talk or Hear 2/3 and more (Regularly)
• Use Hands to Feel, Handle or…