Ferrovial Webber Energy - Substation Engineer

Overview

Ferrovial Webber Energy is seeking a Substation Engineer to support renewable energy EPC projects. The engineer develops and reviews substation drawings and documentation, ensuring compliance with engineering practices and client standards.

• Thoroughly analyze specifications, scope of work, drawings and RFP documents to fully understand project requirements.
• Make design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for renewable substations.
• Manage third-party electrical partners in developing electrical drawings and designs.
• Review drawings and electrical studies, ensuring correct application of the electrical code.
• Resolve design problems through field investigation or observation, detailed design work, and quality control review of design calculations.
• Coordinate design aspects, plan, schedule and communicate work with team members.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors and review quotations.
• Provide technical support during interconnection.
• Interpret utility standards and ensure project designs adhere to grid codes and interconnect agreements.
• Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for engineering firms, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Provide technical guidance to other engineers and feedback on electrical scope and pricing.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• 5-6 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with renewable energy interconnections (solar, wind, BESS).
• Knowledge of ISO/RTO interconnection processes (ERCOT, PJM, SPP, etc.).
• Prior experience with physical design or protection and control design of electrical power substations.
• Ability to perform AC & DC substation studies.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC).
• Experience using ground grid modeling software.
• Knowledge of substation protection and control schemes.
• Knowledge of basic relay settings.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) design guide.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Up to 15% travel may be required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Permanent authorization to work in the US.

Comprehensive benefits package and up to 15% travel.

Webber, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The company complies with local, state and federal non-discrimination laws at each location operated.