Substation Engineer

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Insight Global is seeking a Substation Engineer to join one of our top electric clients. The Substation Engineer is responsible for reviewing designed projects to include checking one-lines, schematics, detailed wiring drawings and P&C drawings to provide QA/QC for projects that have been designed by contracted Engineering firms. It will also prepare engineering and design in-house for the construction of new as well as upgrades of existing substations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering design reviews for contracted substation projects and perform QA/QC on checklists, one lines, schematics, detail wiring diagrams, and nameplates.
• Create standard substation engineering designs to include the design of steel structures, foundations, clearances, layout drawings, grounding, oil containment, lightning protection, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Evaluate equipment ratings, requirements, and project schedules to facilitate the accurate ordering of equipment to support project in service dates.
• Prepare bills-of-material for the development of material lists to support standard designs.
• Provide engineering support to employees to assist in their learning of standards, procedures, designs, and specifications.
• Analyze engineering, construction, and maintenance feedback related to standard designs, equipment, etc., and developing appropriate solutions and alternate design options as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Extensive experience in a power related engineering field with an emphasis on substation design.
• Must have strong computer skills and have the knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn the AutoCAD Substation Design Suite programs as well as the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have the ability to read and understand physical and P&C prints, plan and profiles, as well as site grading plans.
• Experience supporting datacenter new builds
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desired but not required

Compensation:

$100-135k

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role are available on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Engineering and Project Management
• Industries Electric Power Generation and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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