LaBella Associates

Architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, planning services

Substation Physical Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRochester, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering is preferred.
Have 0 to 5 years of experience in substation physical design.
Be willing to pursue a Professional Engineer license in New York and North Carolina.
Have desired knowledge of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards used in substation design.
Be able to travel periodically and visit project sites.

Responsibilities

Assist with creating or modifying detailed substation designs, including control buildings (relay panels, facilities, cable raceways, and trays); busbar and strain bus; equipment and support structures; assembly drawings; cables and connectors; lightning protection and lighting; grounding grids; and conduit and trenches.
Perform basic calculations for grounding, lighting and lightning, cable ampacity, tray sizing, trench sizing, and conduit sizing.
Assist the project manager in developing scopes of work and conceptual designs for projects.
Communicate and coordinate project activities with the project manager, client, and others as needed.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of one's work.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of IEEE, NERC, NEC, NESC, NEMA, and ANSI standards used in substation design is desired.

Substation Physical Engineer

LaBella Associates · Rochester, United States · Full-time · Posted 2024-03-08

Salary: USD 60,000–86,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Power Systems

Description

We are currently looking for a Substation Physical Engineer from 0 to 5 years of experience.

Duties

Assist with create/modify detailed design for Substation:
Control building (relay panels, facilities, cable raceways, trays, etc.)
Busbar and strain bus
Equipment & support structures
Assembly drawings
Cables and connectors
Lightning protection and lighting
Grounding grid
Conduit and tranches
Perform basic calculations such as:
Grounding
Lighting and lightning
Cable ampacity
Tray sizing
Trench sizing
Conduit sizing
Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design for the projects;
Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed;
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of one's work;

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or Civil is preferred.
0 to 5 years of experience in Substation Physical design.
Willing to pursue PE license in NY and NC.
Desired knowledge of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), NERC, NEC, NESC, NEMA, and ANSI standards used in designing substation is critical.
Periodic travel, ability to visit project sites.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $86,000 per year
The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

Flexible Work Schedule
Health/Dental Insurance
401k Plan with Employer Match
Short & Long Term Disability
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Leadership Development Program
Fitness Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Wellness Program
Team Building Events
Community Service Events

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About the Company

LaBella Associates

Architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, planning services

LaBella Associates provides architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, planning, and construction management for public and private infrastructure, buildings, energy, and community projects. It delivers integrated services—from planning and feasibility studies to design, environmental review, procurement, and construction oversight—through coordinated teams across its offices. The firm’s strength lies in its in-house, multi-disciplinary capabilities and national footprint, enabling single-source delivery and clearer communication for complex projects. Its goal is to help clients successfully complete infrastructure, energy, building, and community projects by guiding them from concept through construction with comprehensive planning and management.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Rochester, NY
Founded: 1978

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