Prime Partners Engineering ยท 17 hours ago
Substation Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $135K/yrPrime Partners Engineering, LLC is a full-service project management, design engineering and dry utility consulting firm. The Substation Engineer is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical substations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
ConstructionConsultingProject Management
Responsibilities
Develop detailed engineering designs for new substations or modifications to existing ones
Create layout drawings, schematics, and specifications for substation equipment
Conducts project design and cost alternative studies, field inspections, and prepares associated reports
Manage and oversee substation construction projects from conception to completion
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including electrical designers, technicians, and project managers
Prepares plans, layouts, design calculations and related engineering design in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Including Electrical Power Calculations
Performs project engineering and project management functions for assigned projects
Specify and select appropriate substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, relays, and switchgear
Ensure equipment meets industry standards and project requirements
Stay current with industry codes, standards, and regulations related to substations
Ensure all designs and projects comply with applicable safety and environmental standards
Plan and conduct testing and commissioning activities for substation equipment
Identify and resolve any issues during the commissioning process
Develop maintenance procedures and schedules for substation equipment
Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with substation components, recommending and implementing solutions
Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures in the design, construction, and maintenance of substations
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to substation designs, projects, and maintenance activities
Prepares and manages cost estimates, budgets, schedules, material and construction specifications and construction contracts for projects assigned
Work within a project team to create all design documents and drawings for a project, including creating wiring diagrams from schematics, generating bills of materials, and applying field mark-ups of project as-built drawings with minimal supervision
Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in substation design and maintenance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
Relevant experience in substation design, construction, and maintenance
Experience in the design of additions, modifications, extensions, upgrades and rearrangements of company generation, transmission, substation, and communication and control systems and facilities
Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools
Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices
Knowledge of substation systems from 34.5kV to 500kV with familiarity with basic principles related to the engineering design or high voltage substations
Application of National Electrical Safety Code to the Design Processes
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Project management and organizational skills
Familiarity with industry codes and standards
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license is often preferred
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Company
Prime Partners Engineering
Prime Partners Engineering specializes in construction, project management, and engineering consulting services.
Founded in 2019Washington, District of Columbia, USA
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Adrian Davis
Co-founder and Managing Member
Kenneth Plater
Co-Founder and Managing Member
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