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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in physical design and engineering documentation for substations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Proficient in developing layouts, conducting clearance studies, and performing engineering calculations for power distribution systems.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Substation Physical DesignEngineering CalculationsPower DistributionProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseCompliance with IEEE, NEC, NESC
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Hard Skills
Engineering Design PackagesEquipment Arrangement PlansConstruction DrawingsGrounding System DesignCable RoutingClearance StudiesMaterial SpecificationsSubstation Layout DevelopmentTechnical DocumentationInterdisciplinary Coordination
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication AbilitiesDocumentation Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License
Industry Keywords
Utility SpecificationsClient-Specific Engineering StandardsCodes and Standards ComplianceGreenfield ProjectsBrownfield ProjectsModernization Projects
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and support the physical design of new and existing substations from distribution through high-voltage facilities
- Ensure compliance with client, utility, industry, and regulatory requirements
- Develop physical layouts, equipment arrangement plans, elevation views, sections, and detailed construction drawings for greenfield, brownfield, expansion, and modernization projects
- Prepare and review engineering design packages, including general arrangements, plan and profile drawings, grounding plans, conduit and cable trench layouts, raceway systems, foundation drawings, and material lists
- Perform substation equipment layout and clearance studies
- Develop specifications and engineering documentation for major substation equipment, including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers, capacitor banks, reactors, bus systems, and support structures
- Conduct engineering calculations for bus clearances, equipment placement, cable routing, grounding system design, and station constructability
- Participate in design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, client meetings, and technical discussions
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, industry practices, utility specifications, and client-specific engineering standards
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in Substation or Power Distribution physical design
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities
- Knowledge of IEEE, NEC, NESC, utility specifications, and client-specific engineering standards
- Ability to develop substation physical layouts, equipment arrangements, engineering drawings, material specifications, and construction packages
- Ability to perform equipment layout and clearance studies
- Ability to conduct engineering calculations related to bus clearances, equipment placement, cable routing, grounding system design, and station constructability
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, Vision, and other Health Benefits
- 401K Program with Company Match
- Flexible working environment
- Work alongside industry-leading talent
- Fast-growing company