Engineer II - Substation Design

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides engineering design services for substation facilities and ensures that these facilities are constructed on schedule and within committed resource allocations. Applies prescribed methods and standard practices in performing all phases of projects and assists other engineering staff on more complex projects.

• Develops economical, technically feasible, reliable substation physical and control designs. Provides technical management of multiple substation projects and prioritization of work, working collaboratively with outside consulting firms and internal stakeholders. (25%)
• Ensures quality control on assigned projects by providing construction support as needed, including coordination with construction forces and job site inspections. (25%)
• Provides coordination and communication with other departments in completing procurement tasks on projects with moderate supervision or guidance. (15%)
• Assists and guides other departments in the solution of non-standard substation design problems. (15%)
• Provides accurate cost estimates for use in company budgeting procedures such that cash flow requirements are identified. (10%)
• Provides input for development of detailed project schedules and update project management system to reflect the status of projects assigned. (10%)
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in engineering and 10 years hands-on substation design experience, preferably in a utility environment (but can consider consultant environment as well).
• Highly Preferred that they have PE license.

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
• Fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge in substation/control engineering principals and other phases of engineering.
• Areas of cost control, budgets, finance, and accounting with technical experiences in cost analysis.
• Analytical, interpersonal and communication with company personnel, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Multi-tasking, leadership, research, analysis, project management, problem-solving and decision-making.