Electrical Substation Engineer - Hybrid

Electrical Substation Engineer - Hybrid - #2704.20

Electrical Substation Engineer role at Wade Trim. Hybrid work option available.

We are looking for an Electrical Substation Engineer to join our ICE Team to improve infrastructure in our Michigan offices. The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, and five to ten years of experience with high voltage substation design. Substation design encompasses distribution, sub-transmission and transmission level voltage classes. Experience with Bentley Project Wise, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam Revu PDF Editor is preferred.

Some travel will be required for this role. A Professional Engineering License is preferred. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. A flexible work schedule (hybrid or remote) is available.

• Act as lead engineer on substation design projects, delegate tasks to less experienced engineers and design technicians, and ensure projects remain under budget and on schedule
• Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects
• Perform detailed quality reviews of project deliverables
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and design technicians
• Provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards
• Attend and/or conduct client and project meetings
• Create scope, budget, and schedule for project tasks
• Assist with proposals, marketing, project reports and technical presentations
• Develop electrical design deliverables, including protection and control design (protective relays) and/or physical design with an emphasis on continuous improvement
• Prepare one-lines, installation plans, section views, and details for power substation equipment
• Prepare schematics, panel elevations, panel wiring diagrams, and interconnection diagrams for the protective relaying & control schemes for power substation equipment
• Prepare research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
• Prepare complex engineering calculations/studies related to substation projects (e.g., lightning protection, conduit fill, AC/DC station service loading, surge arrester sizing and voltage drop)
• Prepare RTU control, status and analog point lists, raceway/cable schedules along with maintenance/signage and nameplates
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Maintain a safe working environment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required

• 5 - 10 years of experience with high voltage substation design
• Strong knowledge of utility standards, NESC, and an understanding of construction techniques
• Exposure to Bentley Project Wise, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam Revu PDF is preferred
• Professional Engineering License is preferred
• Candidate must be willing to travel

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for nearly a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind. Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority.

Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule. Wade Trim is 100% employee owned and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering

Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters. All submissions should come through Wade Trim’s People Services Team. This description may include references to compensation or benefits that are indicative and not guaranteed.