First Tek, Inc. · 2 days ago
Electrical Engr 1 - Substations
Vancouver, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expFirst Tek, Inc. is a company seeking an Electrical Engineer 1 for Substations. The role involves drafting electrical drawings for new substations, performing system analyses, conducting studies, and coordinating with internal and external technicians to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
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Responsibilities
Draft electrical drawings for new substations (69kV-500kV) and recommend changes and additions to existing substations and other electrical facilities
Draft electrical drawings for new substations below 69kV and recommend changes and additions to existing substations and other electrical facilities
Perform Station Service system analyses in support of other organizations including Facilities Engineering, Facility Maintenance, Telecommunications, and Substation Engineering
Conduct short circuit and Arc Flash studies to provide services and products to the proper sizing Air Circuit Breaker, accurate Arc Flash Warning Labels for proper PPE
Facilitate pre-construction planning, engineering, and design efforts for installation of substation equipment and other electrical systems in BPA substations
Provide input and recommendations for engineering requirements and technical design parameters in the development of substation equipment and facilities, while verifying they meet all functional, operational, maintenance, reliability, and safety requirements
Coordinate with BPA internal and external technicians to facilitate the completion and issuance of designs on schedule, alert BPA manager to any potential delays or concerns
Provide recommendations on the application of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code to substation work and other related projects
Select and apply the appropriate quantitative analytical techniques to model and analyze the effects of Substation Design strategies
Coordinate and facilitate planning and organization of substation design projects including troubleshooting design problems, resolving problems, and recommending appropriate design methods
Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes
Perform print verification and project planning in BPA energized substations, including the examination of open cabinets in substations, while ensuring that the minimum approach distance for the appropriate voltage is always strictly adhered to
Visit existing BPA substations and proposed substation sites while unescorted (voltages in substations can range from 120 volts to 500,000 volts) to verify design prints, meet with electricians for on-site coordination and other construction meetings
Escort BPA federal employees (BFTE) and /or contractors (CFTE) that do not hold permits for access to BPA substations. Escort privileges may require additional training
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or directly related engineering discipline
6 months of experience and knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system
6 months of experience in performing design or technical review of high voltage substation physical designs in at least one of the following disciplines: Protective Relay and Control, Metering/SCADA, RAS, or HV Outdoor Equipment
Experience should include new substations, capacity additions, line/position extensions, reliability/automation improvements, equipment relocations/replacements, maintenance, and as-builts
6 months of experience working with professional engineering theory and techniques sufficient to provide technical leadership in the design of the physical components of substations
6 months' experience in electrical substation projects for new substations, capacity additions, line/position extensions, reliability/automation improvements, equipment relocations/replacements, maintenance, and as-built
Preferred
1 year of experience in the following: QA/QC for electrical substation projects
Short Circuit and Arc Flash Study
1 year of experience with software programs to include, Easy Power for arc flash studies, Bluebeam Revu or Adobe Pro, MicroStation or AutoCAD
1 year of experience with File Structure System ProjectWise
Valid U.S. Driver's License is required
Company
First Tek, Inc.
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