Substation Design Engineer

Company: Selectek
Location: Marietta
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

We are currently working with a leading Utility provider who is looking to bring on a Physical Substation Engineer due to an increase in workload. This role will provide engineering/technical expertise to solve complex problems and provide leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently. This electrical engineering position is in the Substation Physical Engineering group within the Transmission & Substation unit. This position will work closely with clients, engineering departments, and CAD Designers in the development of High-voltage Substation Engineering Design packages for electric utility clients. A PE is required for this position.
Kennesaw/Marietta, GA
$75-120K/yr - Direct Hire
Essential Functions:

Ability to design the physical layout of the substation equipment (circuit breakers, transformers, disconnect switches, bus, etc.)
Ability to design the cable trench and conduit for the routing of cables to the substation equipment.
Ability to complete the bill of material required for construction of the substation.
Ability to ensure that a complete design package (drawings, bill of materials, conduit lists, construction specifications, etc.) are delivered to the customer within budget and on time.
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
Effective oral and written communication skills
Working knowledge of NESC and IEEE

Required:

Graduate from an ABET Accredited - 4 yr. engineering program.
5 Plus years of Substation Physical Engineering Experience. Experience should be with electrical utility substation design experience (as an employee, contractor, or consultant) with a working knowledge of the physical design of substations 23 kV and higher.
PE Registration

Preferred:

Estimating Software Expertise
Project Scoping Skills
P6 Experience

For immediate assistance please send an updated Word version of your resume to Aaron Tibbetts at atibbetts@selectek.com.
Selectek is a member of the American Staffing Association, which promotes legal, ethical, and professional practices for the staffing industry. All employees at Selectek are certified by the American Staffing Association through the Certified Staffing Professional - and Technical Services Certified? programs. ASA certification programs help our employees:

Protect the rights of our candidates and employees
Avoid missteps that could result in costly legal proceedings
Add value to our business relationships by demonstrating commitment to our clients
Make clients aware of their co-employment obligations and responsibilities
Expand our knowledge of the industry and elevate our professionalism
Gain professional recognition for demonstrating knowledge of federal and state labor and employment law

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