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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in physical design for transmission and distribution substations, including grounding, cabling, and layout design up to 765kV. Proficient in engineering calculations, quality assurance processes, and multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
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Substation Physical DesignElectrical Engineering DegreeEPC Project ExecutionAutoCAD ExperienceQuality Assurance Processes
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Hard Skills
Grounding CalculationsBus DesignEquipment Layout DevelopmentConstruction Support DocumentationTechnical Report PreparationMaterial SpecificationsDesign OptimizationUtility Design StandardsMultidisciplinary Design CoordinationTechnical Presentations
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsProactive Problem-SolvingStrong CommunicationCollaboration Skills
Tools & Technologies
AutoCADMicroStationBentley OpenUtilitiesCDEGSSTAADMathCAD
Industry Keywords
Transmission SubstationsDistribution SubstationsElectric Utility InfrastructureEPC ProjectsQuality Control
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead physical design for transmission and distribution substations on EPC projects
- Own yard layout, grounding, station service, cabling, and substation design up to 500kV and 765kV from concept through construction support
- Develop and review equipment layouts, plan and section drawings, grounding plans, conduit and cable routing, foundation layouts, steel structures, bus configurations, and material specifications
- Perform grounding, conductor sizing, bus and equipment clearance, bus design, structure loading, and foundation calculations
- Identify cost-saving alternatives and optimize designs for constructability, materials, footprint, and construction hours
- Read, interpret, and develop substation physical drawings and construction details
- Coordinate with Protection & Control, SCADA, Civil/Structural, Transmission Line, and other disciplines
- Support engineering studies, site evaluations, constructability reviews, and technical design assessments
- Prepare drawings, calculations, technical reports, material take-offs, correspondence, and construction support documentation
- Evaluate multidisciplinary design changes and recommend cost-effective solutions
- Perform quality control reviews for smaller projects
- Support proposals with drawing counts, scope input, manhour estimates, and technical support
- Improve engineering processes, design standards, and best practices
- Maintain project records, calculations, and design files
- Develop technical knowledge and deliver technical presentations and knowledge-sharing sessions
- Provide support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and field execution, including RFIs and vendor drawing reviews
- Represent the organization professionally with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
Requirements
What you’ll need- B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience with a B.S. degree, or 3+ years with an M.S. degree
- Experience developing substation physical design packages for transmission and distribution substations
- Knowledge of outdoor substation equipment and layouts, including transformers, breakers, disconnects, instrument transformers, surge arresters, bus systems, steel structures, grounding systems, and station equipment
- Experience with substation physical engineering calculations and utility design standards and industry codes
- Familiarity with electric utility infrastructure, substation physical engineering, and EPC project execution
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley OpenUtilities, CDEGS, STAAD, MathCAD, or similar applications
- Experience supporting EPC turnkey projects for electric utilities
- Strong commitment to quality and high-quality engineering deliverables
- Understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams
- Proactive problem-solving mindset focused on constructible engineering solutions
Benefits
Comp & perks- PMP certification support
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure support
- Formal mentorship programs
- Developmental leadership training
- Technical upskilling opportunities
- Management opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Support for overall well-being