Worley · 2 weeks ago
Senior Electrical Substation Engineer
Reading, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWorley is a global professional services company specializing in energy, chemicals, and resources. The Senior Electrical Substation Engineer will provide engineering support for the design of substation facilities, contributing to the successful delivery of complex substation projects within the Power Networks team.
ChemicalEnergyMineralMiningOil and GasPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Lead substation physical design, including overall engineering and analysis for new switchyards and substations, as well as additions and modifications
Prepare technical specifications and provide procurement support
Develop engineering drawings, including layouts and general arrangements for all major equipment and structures required for high-voltage switchyards or substations. Drawings include site plans, plan and elevation views, grounding, conduit, lighting, lightning protection and shielding, control building arrangements and details, AC station service, DC systems, and bills of material
Perform auxiliary electrical power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, protection and coordination, ampacity, and battery sizing studies
Conduct substation grounding calculations and studies, lightning protection and insulation coordination, lighting, bus calculations, transformer and bus sizing calculations, fault calculations, and AC/DC auxiliary system sizing calculations
Support proposal preparation, including estimates and input to scope documents and client presentations
Collaborate effectively within a team environment while maintaining the ability to work independently as required
Ensure deliverables meet Worley and client quality standards
Demonstrate commitment to customer service and work independently on varied and complex tasks as required
Provide technical guidance and coordinate the work of engineers of equal or lesser experience to successfully deliver projects
Complete tasks in accordance with project procedures, applicable codes and standards, schedule requirements, and budget constraints
Communicate technical issues and solutions effectively with project personnel and external clients
Perform independent audits and reviews of technical work
Serve as a technical lead capable of solving complex issues and responsible for the quality of deliverables
Interface with other departmental staff, project management, and external clients
Travel to project sites as needed to perform site walkdowns
Ensure proper document management procedures are followed and that drawings meet applicable standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
8+ years of experience in substation engineering
Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills with the ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate, and timely work
Strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and a working understanding of related engineering disciplines
Familiarity with applicable local and international standards, statutory requirements, and regulatory requirements
Proficiency in electrical engineering software
Competent use of standard business software, such as MS Office Suite
Significant technical and practical experience in electrical engineering in similar industries, including work on multidisciplinary projects and teams
Experience in a project leadership or lead engineer role
Experience estimating project costs and contributing to proposal development
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with senior engineers and designers
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States, or the ability to obtain licensure prior to the first day of employment
Company
Worley
Worley is a leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$362.1MKey Investors
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