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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading substation design projects, ensuring compliance with IEEE, NEC, NESC, and ANSI standards, while effectively managing multiple projects and mentoring junior staff. Proficient in electrical analysis software and tools essential for power delivery and renewable energy projects.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseSubstation Design Project LeadershipAutoCAD ProficiencyElectrical Analysis Software (ETAP, CYME, SKM, PSCAD)Knowledge of IEEE, NESC, NEC, and ANSI Standards
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Hard Skills
Electrical EngineeringGrounding AnalysisCable SizingVoltage Drop CalculationsFault Current CalculationsEquipment Ratings CalculationsDesign Package PreparationQuality Control ReviewsProject ManagementMentoring Junior Staff
Soft Skills
Client InterfaceTechnical Issue ResolutionCommunicationTeam CoordinationMulti-Priority Management
Tools & Technologies
AutoCADMicroStationETAPCYMESKMPSCADPVcasePVCAD
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s Degree PreferredProfessional Engineer (PE) License Required
Industry Keywords
Power DeliveryRenewable EnergyPower GenerationUtility-Scale Wind ProjectsUtility-Scale Solar ProjectsMV Power SystemsAC/DC Distribution SystemsBattery Energy Storage SystemsPower TransformersCircuit Breakers
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the development and review of equipment layouts, grounding systems, bus configurations, conductor and cable schedules, and general arrangement drawings
- Perform and oversee grounding analysis, cable sizing, voltage drop, fault current, and equipment ratings calculations
- Lead equipment selection, specification development, and vendor drawing reviews
- Prepare, review, and approve design packages and technical documentation
- Coordinate across engineering, design, and project management teams
- Perform and oversee quality control reviews for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
- Manage multiple projects while meeting scope, schedule, and budget requirements
- Ensure designs comply with IEEE, NEC, NESC, and ANSI standards
- Interface with clients, resolve technical issues, and present engineering solutions
- Support proposal development, scope definition, and project planning
- Conduct site visits and field inspections and provide construction support as needed
- Mentor junior staff
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Engineering, or related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 8+ years of experience in power delivery, renewable energy, or power generation
- Demonstrated experience leading substation design projects and mentoring junior staff
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and electrical analysis software (ETAP, CYME, SKM, PSCAD)
- Strong knowledge of IEEE, NESC, NEC, and ANSI codes and standards
- Experience with PVcase and PVCAD a plus
- Knowledge of utility-scale wind and solar projects, including MV power systems and AC/DC distribution systems, a plus
- Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems, a plus
- Manufacturer experience with power transformers, circuit breakers, AIS/GIS switchgear, AC/DC inverters, etc.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Master’s degree preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k matching
- Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
- RRSP matching (Canada)
- 401k matching (US)
- Optional work from home / remote work locations