Senior Electrical Engineer Remote​/Hybrid

Senior Electrical Engineer - (Remote/Hybrid)

Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer at Tetra Tech. This job can be performed anywhere in the US or Canada.

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Seeking a Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

• Assigns and outlines work, advises on technical problems, and reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy.
• Reviews and prepares technical documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with technical requirements.
• Prepares proposal writeups and estimates based on client Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Develops, approves, and co‑ordinates work schedules to ensure that objectives of cost, quality, and time are met.
• Requires effective working relationships with colleagues, officials, and associates for discussing design problems, explaining design features and specifications, and other project control criteria.
• Establishes and maintains client contacts to seek or provide technical information related to the immediate project.
• Analyses problems, organizes investigations, and determines specific design criteria.
• Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet objectives.
• Has knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering.

• University degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Over 10 years of working experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in the study, technical knowledge, and design expertise of electrical distribution systems and industrial controls for a broad range of industries, with a heavy emphasis on utility substations.
• Knowledge in the design of medium and high voltage power distribution and transmission, including load flow, short circuit and grounding studies, transformer sizing and cable sizing.
• Experience in preparing layouts, elevation views, installation details, grounding, lighting, cable trays and conduit layout drawings.
• Exceptional communication skills (client relations, team project communications, and proposal and report development).
• Experience preparing technical specifications of the electrical equipment, evaluating proposals, and reviewing vendor drawings.
• Knowledge of design of renewable energy facilities such as solar and wind farms.
• Experience with HVDC projects.
• Experience conducting projects using a 3D design software.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the United States.

• Ability to sit or stand as required and remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the workday.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, including continuous operation of a computer and other standard office equipment such as calculators, copiers, and printers.
• The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting.
• Periodic travel may be required and could involve limited exposure to extreme temperatures. Travel may include air travel, during which the employee may be required to remain seated for extended periods.

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long‑term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $190,000. Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to education, relevant and demonstrated work…