Electrical Engineer – Substations

Title: Electrical Engineer – Substations
Location: Hybrid role. Illinois
Duration: 12-month contract to start
Pay Range: $55-$75/hr
Per Diem: N/A, local candidates
Target start date / availability: ASAP interview and start.

DESCRIPTION:

• This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects.
• As an Electrical Engineer, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
• As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and formats.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.” 
• In addition, you may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required.
• 4-10 or more years experience in the design of Medium Voltage Power Systems.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
• Experience tracking project information such as: schedules and expenditures against budgets, preparing status reports and client interface.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications. 

VALUED BUT NOT REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 or more years experience in the design of substations 138kV and above.
• Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc.
• Physical layout and protection & controls experience.
• Ability to work with Designer to develop substation single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans, etc.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design. This includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI – C2).
• PE license.
• AutoCAD experience.