Substation Physical Design Engineer

Scheduled Work Hours

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Other hours as required)

Position Overview

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design relating to the company’s electric substations to meet safety and reliability standards. • Specify substation equipment using substation ratings (e.g., bus, ground mat, conduit, switches, power circuit breakers, transformers, capacitor banks, reactor banks) to ensure reliability and safety. • Perform various technical studies by collecting, analyzing and verifying data using software to ensure reliability and safety. • Design substation systems to include ground mat, conduit, foundations, bus, switches, power circuit breakers, and power transformers. • Develop system one-line diagrams by utilizing relevant information specified by other groups and standards. • Produce detailed substation project scopes and cost estimates to assist in multi-year projects and budget planning by using data from previous projects, bids, and research to ensure accuracy and completion of tasks on time and on budget. • Support both operations and construction personnel as needed in troubleshooting, failure analysis, mis-operations, testing assistance, commissioning assistance and other technical duties by analyzing data and providing findings to resolve problems (e.g., equipment failures, construction issues, drawings, event reports). • Prepare and study technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems and equipment to ensure that installation and operations conform to requirements (e.g., Company, protection, code). • Create alternative system designs by utilizing engineering principles, knowledge, and experience to improve system performance. • Direct designers and technicians by reviewing work and monitoring progress to ensure compliance with safety and regulations. • Act as a technical resource for internal customers by answering questions and providing information to support Company projects. • Visit project sites to collect design information, troubleshoot and ensure project commissioning.