Project Engineer - High Voltage Substation

Responsibilities

• Develop the electrical and physical design of high-voltage substations and switchyards (34.5 kV–345 kV)
• Develop one-line diagrams, protection philosophies, grounding systems, station layouts, and equipment specifications
• If applicable, prepare engineering calculations including:
• Short-circuit studies
• Grounding analysis
• Lightning protection
• Cable sizing
• AC/DC station service
• If applicable, prepare design documents including:
• Station General Arrangements
• Elevations and sectional views
• Grounding and conduit details
• Foundation and steel details
• Control building arrangements and details
• Specify and coordinate major equipment including:
• Power transformers
• Gas circuit breakers
• Disconnect switches
• Instrument transformers
• Protection and control systems
• Coordinate with utilities, EPC contractors, civil, structural, transmission line, and protection engineers
• Review vendor drawings and provide technical guidance throughout procurement and construction
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), commissioning, and energization activities
• About You
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in high-voltage substation engineering
• Strong experience designing substations from 34.5 kV through 345 kV
• Experience with utility interconnections and transmission systems
• Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NESC, and applicable utility standards
• Experience with grounding design, protection coordination, and relay applications
• PE license preferred (or ability to obtain)
• Occasional travel to job site is required