FootBridge · 1 hour ago
Electrical Engineer - Substations
Chicago, IL
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$55/hr - $75/hr
4+ years expFootBridge is an engineering firm that provides opportunities for engineers to work on high voltage substation projects. The Electrical Engineer will be involved in project conceptualization, work planning, and execution while collaborating with other engineers and designers.
Staffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Scott Cram
Responsibilities
This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects
As an Electrical Engineer, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution
You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues
As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and formats
Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of systems of process and associated 'Communities of Practice.'
In addition, you may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed
Qualification
Required
A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required
4-10 or more years of experience in the design of Medium Voltage Power Systems
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints
Experience tracking project information such as schedules and expenditures against budgets, preparing status reports and client interface
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Preferred
5 or more years of experience in the design of substations 138kV and above
Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc
Physical layout and protection & controls experience
Ability to work with Designer to develop substation single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans, etc
Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design. This includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2)
PE License
AutoCAD experience
Company
FootBridge
FootBridge provides staffing solutions for contract and direct hire positions in energy services, oil & gas, and manufacturing.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Todd Springer
President & CEO
Emily Ingersoll, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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