Senior Electrical Engineer; Hybrid

Senior Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)

Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer to our Power team. This role can be performed anywhere in the US or Canada.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer. The position is active and open for applications.

Essential Job Functions

• 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 RFPs.
• Develops, approves, and coordinates work schedules to ensure that objectives of cost, quality, and time are met.
• 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.
• Is required to have knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Over 10 years of working experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in design and technical knowledge 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 layout, elevation views, installation details, grounding, lighting, cable trays and conduit layout drawings is required.
• Exceptional communication skills (client relations, team project communications, and proposal and report development).
• Experience in preparing technical specification of the electrical equipment, evaluation of proposals, and review 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 Canada.

Applications Accepted

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

• The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting.
• Periodic travel may be required and could involve limited exposure to extreme temperatures.

Additional Information

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. 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.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $190,000.

Life At Tetra Tech

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tetra Tech is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.