Electrical Substation Engineer

Wade Trim

Grand Rapids, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Adobe Acrobat, Budgeting, Business Development, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Cost Estimates, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Substation, Electrical Wiring, High Voltage (HV), IBM Maximo Asset Management, Marketing, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Project Control, Research & Development (R&D), SAP, Schematics, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, MI
POSTED
Today

What We OfferOur excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.Position DescriptionWe are looking for an Electrical Substation Engineer to join our ICE Team to improve infrastructure in our Michigan offices. The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, and ten or more years of experience with high voltages substation design. Substation design encompasses distribution, sub‑transmission and transmission level voltage classes. Experience with Bentley Projectwise, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu PDF Editor, and SAP/Maximo is preferred. Some travel will be required for this role. A Professional Engineering License is preferred. The candidate must also be self‑motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. A flexible work schedule (hybrid or remote) is available.Typical ResponsibilitiesAct as lead engineer on multi‑disciplinary substation design projects, delegate tasks to less experienced engineers and design technicians, and ensure projects remain under budget and on scheduleCoordinate electrical design with civil/structural and civil/site engineering teams to ensure consistent designs, maintain a high level of quality, and meet project schedule and budget requirementsAttend and/or conduct client and project meetingsCreate detailed project proposals that include scoping, preliminary conceptual design, and detailed cost estimate(s)Assist with marketing, project reports and technical presentationsProvide support to business development and/or pursuit activitiesCoordinate with internal project controls and accounting staffPerform detailed quality reviews of project deliverablesProvide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and design techniciansProvide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codesAssist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standardsDevelop electrical design deliverables, including protection and control design (protective relays) and/or physical design with an emphasis on continuous improvementExperienced in preparing one‑lines, installation plans, section views, and details for power substation equipmentExperienced in preparing schematics, panel elevations, panel wiring diagrams, and interconnection diagrams for the protective relaying & control schemes for power substation equipmentExperienced in preparing research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selectionExperienced in preparing complex engineering calculations/studies related to substation projects such as: lightning protection, conduit fill, AC/DC station service loading, surge arrester sizing and voltage dropExperienced in preparing RTU control, status and analog point lists, raceway/cable schedules along with maintenance/signage and nameplatesMaintain excellent client relationsPromote salesMaintain a safe working environmentEducationBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering requiredSkills & Experience10 or more years of experience with high voltage substation design is requiredStrong knowledge of utility standards, NESC, and an understanding of construction techniques is requiredExposure to Bentley Projectwise, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu PDF Editor, and SAP/Maximo is preferredProfessional Engineering License is preferredCandidate must be willing to travelWade Trim is an Aff…#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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Wade Trim

Description:

At Wade Trim, we are committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investment. For nearly a century, we’ve been solving complex engineering challenges to create stronger communities. Our work approach is customized to fit each client and project. We use a collaborative, friendly style – built on excellent communication before, during and after a project – to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Mission Statement:

Trusted partners that deliver innovative solutions built on a foundation of excellence

Vision Statement:

Sustainable infrastructure delivered nationally, for the best, by the best.

Core Values:

Our core values have stood the test of time – holding fast through Wade Trim’s leadership and changes in market conditions. We have nurtured a supportive culture that recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Six core values define what we believe and how we act.

Safety Starts with Me – Everyone goes home at the end of the day in the condition they arrived.

Value of Our People – We are committed to a diverse team that helps one another to be successful in all our endeavors.

Client Focused – We deliver technically innovative solutions our clients can stand behind, on time and within budgets.

Professional Ethics – We conduct ourselves with the highest degree of integrity, respect and truthfulness. “We do the right thing.”

Accountability – We accept responsibility for our actions and always promote open communication.

Stewardship – We are dedicated stewards of the environment and actively contribute to our professions and our communities.

 

Services:

Engineering

Planning

Surveying

Landscape Architecture

 

Locations:

Wade Trim is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. We have 20 offices located in 9 states around the nation.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Parking, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1926
WEBSITE
http://www.wadetrim.com/