Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Title:

Substation Electrical Engineer

Location:

Roanoke, VA/ New Albany, OH and Tulsa, OK

Duration: 12+ Months (Contract to Hire)

Pay Rate: $64/hr on W2

40 hour work week. Flex schedule- 4x 10hr or 5x 8hr. No OT expected.

Possible site visits but overnight travel is not expected.

Has typically acquired 4-6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in a program accredited by ABET. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred. ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master’s degree in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program.
• Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

• Develop detailed technical training plan and content for Station Engineering. Training plans will include entry level tasks up to advanced line engineering tasks.

• Provide engineering for substation capital projects
• Complete grounding, lightning shielding, and lighting studies
• Prepare station configuration and layouts
• Work with project planners to develop substation solutions
• Develop station project functional and detail scoping documents working with all project stakeholders
• Assist project managers with the development and maintenance of station engineering activities and deliverables within Primavera P6 project schedules
• Oversee work performed by internal designers or consulting engineering firms on the design of select projects
• Provide support to construction and professional field service personnel to resolve issues and concerns during the construction phase of projects
• Prepare project construction documents including: plan and profile drawings; design drawings; engineering, material and construction specifications; project schedules and bills of material.
• Communicate effectively verbally and written to facilitate on schedule and on budget project performance.
• Develop design alternatives and cost estimates for proposed projects.
• Work effectively with internal and external customers, government and regulatory agencies and contractors to secure permits, refine design alternatives and other liaison activities to bring project to completion.
• Monitor project expenditures and schedules. Conduct bid and construction meetings as needed.
• Work with Project Management, Substation design, Distribution, Supply Chain and Right of Way as needed.
• Function as a Lead SME on multiple topics. Provide leadership and training of personnel as requested.

• Experience and/knowledge of Station Engineering is required
• Knowledge of NESC (National Electrical Safety Code) Code and current industry standards required.
• Competence with Auto Cadd desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is required.
• Ability to become proficient in new software applications is required.