Substation Project Engineer

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Job Summary

POWER Engineers, a Member of WSP is seeking a motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Power Delivery Substation Department in our Fort Mill, South Carolina, office. Classified as a Project Engineer 1 or 2, you will be a key contributor to our dynamic team, supporting complex substation design projects. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in electrical engineering who is passionate about delivering high-quality work and mentoring junior staff.

This role provides the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and make a significant impact on our projects and our team. A hybrid or in-office work setup is preferred to foster team collaboration and hands-on mentorship, but remote work will be considered for candidates with the right experience and a proven ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

The Substation Project Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with POWER's mission statement and our culture. The Substation Project Engineer is expected to support the Department Manager/Area Lead (DM/AL) in achieving the goals of the department, maintain POWER's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork and meet the needs of our clients. This position is also responsible assisting with developing, maintaining and strengthening client relationships within the region.

• Support AL/RM with the management of relationships with alliance clients
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality of assigned projects
• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage substations including, but not limited to
• Schematics
• SCADA
• Communications
• Station physical layouts
• Sections/Elevations
• Cable and conduit plans and details
• Ground grid design and details
• Foundation plans and details
• Structural plans and details
• Control enclosure design and details
• Bills of Materials
• Substation Studies and calculations such as AC calculations, DC Calculations, Lightning Analysis and Voltage Drop calculations
• Specify and select substation equipment
• Contribute to substation equipment specifications
• Construction support
• Facility studies
• Site visits
• Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients
• Support Project Manager and Project Engineer with project reporting needs
• Support the mentorship and training of other team members
• Shall understand and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs
• Occasional travel

Required Education/Experience

• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, Associate degree or equivalent technical education
• 7+ years of experience in substation design
• Experience in 15kV through 230kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards
• Experience filling the role of electrical engineer for several substation projects occurring concurrently
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size
• Proven ability and desire to mentor and help others
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education/Experience

• 10+ years of experience in substation design
• Professional Engineering license (PE)
• Experience managing people on a multiple discipline project team
• Experience with MicroStation (V8 or newer), AutoCAD, AutoCADE or Inventor
• Experience in 230kV through 765kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us

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POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionConsulting and Engineering

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