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Electrical Engineer - Substation

ESPO Corporation

Wallingford, CT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$93,600–$124,800 Per Year
SKILLS
3D Design, 3D Rendering, ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Acceptance Testing, Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Development, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction Support, Consulting, Cost Engineering, Cost Estimates, Customer Support/Service, D Programming Language, Detail Oriented, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Substation, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Engineer in Training (EIT), Engineering, Equipment Specification, High Voltage (HV), Marketing, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, On Site Support, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Specifications, Proposal Writing, Purchasing/Procurement, Quantitative Analysis, Schematics, Team Building, Technical Recruiting, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Wallingford, CT
POSTED
30+ days ago
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - SUBSTATION
Location: Wallingford, CT.  or Newton, MA. Or Conshohocken, PA. or Morristown, NJ.
Job type: Direct Full-Time /Permanent hire

Our global EPC Firm client is hiring an Electrical Engineer - Substation for a full-time opportunity in Wallingford, CT.
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the US and internationally. Main responsibilities include creating electrical protection & control and/or physical layout design deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution facility upgrades to large transmission projects. This position can influence the future of the resiliency, reliability, and economic operation of the electric grid.
Principal responsibilities include the design of high voltage (13kV-500kV) electrical substations. Areas of design and responsibilities include leading and executing the following:
  • Preparation of proposals and scope development, including conceptual designs and execution plans.
  • Prepare engineering cost and labor estimates and schedules.
  • Physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material.
  • Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.
  • Preparing calculations and reports for engineering studies. (grounding, lightning protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)
  • Preparing equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
  • Coordinating design activities with other departments. (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, others.)
  • Providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.
  • Regularly meeting with and corresponding with clients or outside personnel.
  • Performing quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
  • Providing short term field support during construction.
  • Supporting business development and marketing initiatives.
  • Other areas of involvement may include relay settings, 3D/intelligent design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience - Consulting experience preferred.
    • Or a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred.
    • Or aMaster's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred
ESPO Corporation
Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965
www.Espocorp.com

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.

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