K&A Engineering Consulting ยท 12 hours ago
Substation Engineer
Augusta, ME
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
8+ years expK&A Engineering Consulting is a privately held company providing comprehensive consulting and engineering services to power utility and industrial clients. They are seeking a highly motivated Substation Engineer to work on challenging projects in the energy and utility sectors, focusing on project engineering performance and overseeing all phases of engineering design and implementation.
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Responsibilities
Project engineering performance and overseeing including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction and closeout
Perform standard and complex engineering analyses, designs and calculations
Responsible for leading and creating new conceptual designs based on Avangrid Standards and overseeing the work of external detailed designer ensuring consistency among all the operating companies
Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards
Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers
Provide technical leadership in most complex projects that have a wide impact on the business
Mentor develop and support team in technical skills
SME for team
Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy, standards and best practices
Work independently with little supervision
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited engineering program
Eight (8) years of professional experience within substation design and engineering for electrical Utilities
Familiarity with grounding studies and/or lightning protection is a plus
Experience with Greenfields and Brownfields
General knowledge and application of IEEE Standards as they pertain to substations
Experience and or knowledge with power analysis software is ideal (i.e. SKM, Etap, Easy Power, etc.)
Proven experience in Substation Design should include general arrangement, electrical equipment, plans, elevation and section views, Equipment cable trays, cable design, conduit fill calcs, rigid bus calcs, grounding and conduit layouts, control schematics, wiring diagrams
Proficient in Microsoft Projects, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Hybrid Position (reports to the office Tuesday-Thursday)
Work Authorization Required
Strong verbal, written, communication skills required
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Company
K&A Engineering Consulting
At K&A Engineering Consulting, our clients and employees are at the heart of everything we do.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Purna Kharel
Founder, President & CEO
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