Substation Physical Engineer

Substation Physical Engineer
Job Summary

POWER Engineers is currently seeking a Substation Physical Engineer to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department of our Augusta office located in Hallowell, Maine. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of the office).
Roles and Responsibilities

• The position includes working within a team to complete complex and technically challenging aspects of electrical utility substation design and understanding and adhering to client standards.
• Perform the detailed Physical design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations. Typical designs include but are not limited to:
  • One-line diagrams
  • Physical layouts
  • Substation equipment selection
  • Substation general arrangement plans, sections, and elevations
  • Control building design and details
  • Cable and conduit plans and details
  • Ground grid design and details
  • Lightning protection design and details
  • Yard lighting design and details
  • Material lists
  • AC and DC systems calculations and sizing
  • Engineering Documentation such as Requests for Information (RFI's), Scope Documents, Equipment Specifications, Protection and Control Descriptions, and Construction Specifications
• Work with CAD designers/drafters to develop drawing packages
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines such as Substation Protection & Control, Structural, and Civil
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control programs
• Contribute to engineering proposal development
• Contribute to engineering project scheduling and budget management

Required Education/Experience

• Ability to function as a Substation Physical Engineer in our Augusta office located in Hallowell, Maine.
• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS in Electrical Engineering Technology) from an accredited university preferably with a power option
• Understanding of substation equipment and its function
• Good command of the Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Outlook, Excel and Word.
• The candidate must have 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
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education/Experience

• Three (3) or more years of experience in electric utility substation design is preferred
• Ability to produce applicable drawings from rough sketches, notes, client examples, vendor drawings, and such.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certificate or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

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.

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

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