Overview
On Site
USD 115,000.00 - 165,000.00 per year
Contract - Independent
Skills
Design Review
Project Implementation
Continuous Improvement
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Schematics
Electrical Wiring
Documentation
Layout
Procurement
Bill Of Materials
Estimating
Project Planning
Budget
Mentorship
Regulatory Compliance
Electrical Engineering
Systems Engineering
FOCUS
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office
Communication
Relationship Building
Conflict Resolution
Attention To Detail
Technical Writing
Collaboration
Teamwork
Training
Privacy
Marketing
Job Details
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Salary: $115,000.00 USD Annually - $165,000.00 USD Annually
Description:
Job Title: Substation Engineer III/IV
Location: Fredericksburg, VA (Hybrid work options available)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Substation Engineer III/IV to support the design, review, and quality assurance of substation projects. This role involves both in-house engineering and collaboration with external engineering firms to ensure compliance with standards and successful project execution. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in substation design and a strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
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Salary: $115,000.00 USD Annually - $165,000.00 USD Annually
Description:
Job Title: Substation Engineer III/IV
Location: Fredericksburg, VA (Hybrid work options available)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Substation Engineer III/IV to support the design, review, and quality assurance of substation projects. This role involves both in-house engineering and collaboration with external engineering firms to ensure compliance with standards and successful project execution. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in substation design and a strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and perform QA/QC on substation engineering designs including one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring drawings, and protection & control (P&C) documentation.
- Collaborate with external engineering firms, consultants, vendors, and equipment manufacturers.
- Develop standard substation designs including steel structures, foundations, grounding systems, oil containment, lightning protection, and layout drawings.
- Evaluate equipment specifications and project timelines to ensure timely and accurate procurement.
- Prepare bills of material and cost estimates to support project planning and budgeting.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to internal teams on standards, procedures, and specifications.
- Analyze feedback from construction and maintenance teams to improve designs and recommend alternatives.
- Review manufacturer drawings for compliance with company specifications.
- Develop and review relay settings for substation and transmission assets.
- Prepare and submit engineering permit applications as required.
- Ensure adherence to company design standards and recommend updates to align with industry best practices.
- Travel to job sites as needed; must be able to work in varying terrain and weather conditions.
- Participate in emergency response efforts, which may require availability 24/7.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in power systems engineering, with a focus on substation design.
- FE certification strongly preferred; PE license is a plus.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Substation Design Suite and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong understanding of physical and P&C prints, site grading plans, and plan/profile drawings.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong attention to detail and technical writing abilities.
- Commitment to safety and teamwork.
- Primary office location: Fredericksburg, VA. Other district locations may be considered based on availability.
- Hybrid work arrangements available.
- Occasional travel required for training and site visits.
- Must be able to respond to outages or emergencies outside of regular working hours.
By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.
Contact:
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!
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