The Planet Group · 22 hours ago
Substation/Transmission/Distribution Engineer/Designer (Designing experience needed)
Birmingham, AL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$50/hr - $60/hr
10+ years expThe Planet Group is seeking a Substation/Transmission/Distribution Engineer/Designer responsible for designing, analyzing, and reviewing grounding and lightning protection systems for transmission and distribution systems. The role includes creating optimized designs, providing quality assurance, and supporting various engineering disciplines while ensuring safety is prioritized.
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Responsibilities
Create comprehensive and optimized substation grounding designs and lightning protection studies for substations
Provide Quality Assurance reviews as required, technical training, and developmental feedback to internal designers/engineers
Provide support and manage the Substation's General Physical standards drawings/details
Ability to develop standards and processes to be used by the Substation group
Support Company’s design criteria and standardization effort
Provide technical support and guidance on grounding materials to less experienced engineers/designers
Perform ground grid integrity testing and investigate lightning events
Make SAFETY our number one priority using a “Safety First” mentality and leading by example
Coordinate and communicate with other design disciplines associated with Substation Grounding projects
Provide support to Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management, Substation Maintenance, Transmission Planning and Protection & Control Applications
Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and committee members to resolve equipment and material issues
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, setting priorities, and using effective time management and organizational skills to achieve project team goals
Qualification
Required
4-year Engineering Technology degree -OR- 2-year technical degree with at least 10 years related experience -OR- Significant related experience of at least 20 years
Degree not required if 20 yrs of experience
Company
The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global advisory and staffing firm operating at the intersection of talent and transformation.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
MidOcean Partners
2021-05-27Acquired
2018-01-22Private Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Simmerly
Chief Executive Officer
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