Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

You will be responsible for designing new power substations and upgrading existing facilities from 12kV to 500kV. This on-site supervisory role includes direct reports, including engineers and designers.

• Develop project plans, including project scope of work and WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) for complex multi-discipline-based substation engineering projects and EPC projects.
• Manage substation project execution, including project scope, schedule, budget, and project resources, including external vendors, consultants, and contractors.
• Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions to obstacles, and ensure client goals are achieved.
• Attend client meetings and communicate concerns and changes with the client to ensure a positive relationship and growth opportunities.
• Prepare and review preliminary designs.
• Prepare proposals, including budgetary estimates.
• Lead the development of plans, specifications, studies, estimates, material lists, and other deliverables.
• Ensure team adherence to QA/QC program.
• Develop or modify electrical layout/plan of substation equipment and structures.
• Develop or modify substation foundation layout/plan drawings.
• Develop or modify section/elevation views from layout/plan drawings.
• Develop or modify conduit layout/plan drawings.
• Develop or modify substation grounding layout/plan drawings.
• Develop or modify control building layout/plan and section/elevation drawings.
• Lead, mentor, and help grow a team of engineers and designers.
• Manage day-to-day activities for your team.
• Set goals and expectations for each team member.
• Assist in annual performance reviews.
• Assist in recruiting efforts – posting job requisitions and participating in interviews.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of direct substation experience in both physical and electrical engineering.
• Professional Engineering license in any state and the ability to acquire further licensure in other states.
• A combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be considered in lieu of education and experience requirements.
• Solid comprehension and application of design software, including Micro Station and AutoCAD and other 3D applications.
• Proficient with Windows-based software such as Word and Excel, which are frequently used to develop project deliverables.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Ability to work in a team environment with others, including, but not limited to, Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and drafters in multi-disciplinary groups.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and work product quality.

The minimum salary for this position is $140,000, negotiable based on geographic location, skills, and certifications.

• Flexible Work Environment.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off + Holidays.

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance – regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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