Valdes Architecture and Engineering

Provides engineering and project management services

Substation Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLombard, IL, USA$85k - $125k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
At least 3 years of experience working in substation design is required.
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Knowledge of single-line diagrams, site plans, electrical plans and sections, grounding, and equipment specifications.
Knowledge of transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, arresters, potential transformers, current transformers, and control houses.
Solid knowledge of the Electrical Engineering discipline and the capability to perform the stated engineering tasks.
Familiarity with protection and controls design.
Knowledge of SKM electrical modeling software.
Ability to communicate complicated issues in a simple manner.
Ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare design packages consisting of one-line diagrams, site plans, electrical plans and sections, conduit plans and details, grounding plans and details, and bills of materials.
Assist staff in ensuring engineering packages are completed on time and within budget, while supervising and mentoring junior staff members.
Maintain positive business relationships with key client contacts throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate engineering details and drafting with multiple department designers to develop project drawings.
Coordinate on site with client engineering representatives and engineers from other disciplines.
Coordinate physical design for high-voltage substations.
Perform AC and DC load calculations.
Design cable routing and utility interfaces.
Perform physical design, select equipment, and prepare equipment specifications and bills of materials.
Coordinate with other design disciplines.
Specify control building and panel hardware.
Develop a sequence of construction identifying pre-outage work.
Interface with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within the organization.
Visit job sites as required for exchange of information.

Salary Range: 85000 to 125000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Seasoned Substation Engineer with experience in single lines, site plans, electrical plans/sections, grounding, and equipment specifications. Knowledge of transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, arresters, potential & current transformers, and control houses. This individual interfaces with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within the Valdes A&E organization.May visit job site as required for exchange of information.

Responsibilities

Solid Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with the capability and the initiative to perform the following tasks while supervising and mentoring junior staff members Assist staff with ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget
Ability to prepare design packages consisting of one-line diagram, site plan, electrical plans & sections, conduit plans/details, grounding plan/details, and bills of materials
Maintain positive business relationships with key client’s contacts throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate engineering details/drafting with multiple department designers to develop project drawings
On-site coordination with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers
Coordinate physical design for high voltage substations
AC and DC load calculations
Familiarity with protection and controls design
Cable routing design
Utility interface design

Substation Duties

Physical design
Equipment selection and specifications
Bills of materials
Site plan, plans/sections, conduit, and grounding
Coordinate with other design disciplines
Control building and panel hardware specifications
Development of sequence of construction identifying pre-outage work

Technical Competencies

Ability to communicate complicated issues in a simple manner
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledgeable in SKM electrical modeling software

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
3+ years of experience working in substation design
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

About the Company

Valdes Architecture and Engineering

Provides engineering and project management services

Valdes Architecture & Engineering delivers expert engineering and project management services across various sectors, excelling in process simulation, instrumentation and controls, project management, procurement services, and construction management. They maintain a focus on delivering high-quality and precise solutions that cater to a wide range of industrial needs.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: York Township, Illinois
Founded: 1992

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