Job Details

Overview

Substation Design Engineer at Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) — locations: Augusta, ME; Austin, TX; Billings, MT; Boise, ID; Centennial, CO; Chesapeake, VA; Chesterfield, MO; Cranford, NJ; Cumberland, ME; Edmond, OK; Fairfield, OH; Green Bay, WI; Henderson, NV; Jenks, OK; Madison, WI; Mankato, MN; Ontario, CA; Orlando, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Portland, OR; Pullman, WA; Raleigh, NC; San Antonio, TX; San Diego, CA; Tacoma, WA; Tucson, AZ; Waipahu, HI; Waterville, ME; Woods Cross, UT; Wyomissing, PA. ECI is a leading power engineering consultant firm providing engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

ECI has immediate openings for substation design engineers in any of the above locations. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization. Engineering responsibilities include the development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications. Under the oversight and mentorship of a project engineer, design engineers assist in the execution of projects, including coordination, quality control and oversight of designers, drafters and support staff. Completion of specialized tasks is coordinated with ECI's subject matter expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration) and Transmission & Distribution Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations.
• Coordinate material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization.
• Develop and deliver physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications.
• Assist in project execution with oversight and coordination of designers, drafters and support staff.
• Collaborate with discipline groups for specialized tasks (Distribution/Transmission Studies, Grounding, Protection, Civil, SCADA/Communication).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required; design engineering experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning; ability to work in a team; commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules; commitment to progress toward Professional Engineer licensure encouraged.
• Fundamental knowledge of power engineering principles and applicable codes/standards.
• Occasional travel/driving; subject to ECI auto-insurance carrier requirements.
• Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Salary & Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

Company info

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in planning, engineering and construction of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities. Visit our website at www.eciusa.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer