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Stanley Consultants

Engineering and energy infrastructure consulting services

Physical Substation Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringPosted on Nov 6
Full-timeDenver, CO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited university is required.
  • At least five years of substation physical design experience is required.
  • A Professional Engineer license is required, or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any length of time.
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with high-voltage substation design is required.
  • Must be able to perform design duties with minimal supervision and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas and with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Design physical layouts for high-voltage substations, including designs up to 500 kV.
  • Create or modify single-line diagrams, general arrangements, detailed elevations and section views, assembly and installation details, and bills of materials, bid units, and material counts.
  • Model and analyze electrical systems, prepare equipment and system specifications and reports, apply codes and standards, and perform and review design calculations.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines as needed.
  • Conduct site visits to gather data and prepare as-built information.
  • Write material procurement and construction specifications and evaluate contractor bids.
  • Perform factory acceptance and witness testing, and review shop drawings for specification and design conformance.
  • Review client equipment and design specifications and confirm conformance with industry standards and best practices.
  • Calculate equipment and conductor sizing, rigid bus strength, insulation coordination, grounding, and lightning protection.
  • Generate engineering fee estimates and manage design budgets and schedules.
  • Provide field support during construction and commissioning.
  • Mentor and teach less experienced engineers and design staff.
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings or site visits.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with electrical system studies and analysis software, including ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSLF, CDEGS, or WinIGS, is preferred but not required.
  • Experience with design software and tools, including Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, or MicroStation, is preferred but not required.
  • Experience working directly with clients and supporting marketing proposals or efforts is preferred.
  • Experience managing a design budget and schedule is preferred.

About the Company

Stanley Consultants

Engineering and energy infrastructure consulting services

Stanley Consultants provides engineering and scientific consulting to solve energy and infrastructure challenges, offering planning, design, analysis, and project delivery for utilities, transportation, and related sectors. Its work relies on a collaborative team of engineers, scientists, technologists, and client-service experts who assess needs, craft solutions, and implement projects through advisory, design, and delivery support. The company sets itself apart as employee-owned and values-based, with a long track record of 110+ years and 50,000 engagements in 120 countries, plus strong workplace recognition. Its goal is to improve lives by solving critical energy and infrastructure problems for clients and communities.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Muscatine, IA
Founded
1913

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