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AtkinsRéalis · 2 days ago

Substation Engineer

Orange, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$72K/yr - $157K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Work within a multi-discipline team to develop and/or review efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium and high voltage substations.

Lead Substation Physical Electrical design to develop and/or review site and equipment layouts, elevations, buswork, ground grids, lightning shielding, material lists, etc.

Perform design studies and demonstrate a good working knowledge of physical electrical substation design.

Coordinate design activities to maintain project schedules, budget, quality requirements to ensure successful project completion.

Assist in site visits and station walkdowns, estimating, and attending project meetings.

Accountable to provide design activities in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including SNC-Lavalin's policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

Select equipment and material and preparation of specifications for material, equipment, and construction work.

Deliver accurate and thorough electrical designs that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet prudent engineering practices.

Review internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.

Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.

Provide construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.

Maintain complete project documentation with respect to engineering studies and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information.

Maintain good working relationship with internal groups that support projects such as other engineering disciplines, Drafting, Project Management etc.

Mentor and provide guidance to developing engineers within the department.

Qualification

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Substation EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) RegistrationAutoCADUtility ConsultingEnglish LanguageIndustry Standards KnowledgeNational Electric Code (NEC)National Electric Safety Code (NESC)IEEEProblem-SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationClient FocusCustomer ServiceTeamwork

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.

Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience focused on the development of substation engineering for Senior positions. Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience focused on the development of substation engineering for Intermediate positions.

A Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred for all positions, required for Senior positions.

Proficiency in AutoCAD.

Prior utility consulting experience is a plus.

Strong client focus and customer service.

A high level of interpersonal communication skills, including a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.

Knowledge of applicable industry standards including the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and IEEE.

Ability to perform independently and in a team environment and provide project ownership.

Benefits

Group Insurance

PTO plus two Floating Holidays

Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)

Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals

A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college