Associate Engineer, Electrical

Summary

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC company specializing in solar and energy storage solutions. The Associate Engineer will perform design work for electrical power systems, collaborate with a team on substation engineering design projects, and provide engineering support throughout various stages of project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Practical knowledge and understanding of Engineering/Procurement/Construction types of projects
• Coordinating project flow and issues between all engineering discipline and project management
• Providing engineering support to project management, procurement and construction on all stages of projects
• Collaborate with multi-disciplines engineering team to efficiently execute engineering and design of substation/transmission projects
• Developing single-line switching and protection diagrams
• Creating equipment specifications and supporting procurement of equipment including working with vendors and review of the vendor/contractor-proposed equipment
• Developing three-line and DC schematic diagrams
• Developing and maintaining a bill of material
• Developing cable and conduit schedule, including sizing
• Conducting the required calculations and creating reports: AC and DC systems including sizing DC battery, overvoltage protection and coordination, conduit fill, grounding, lightning protection, etc
• Developing control panel layouts and wiring diagrams; Selecting protective devices and ratings
• Review and coordination of substation physical drawings and calculations including general arrangements, clearances, details, conduit, grounding, lightning protection, etc
• Design of underground MV and HV cabling systems including cable ampacity, installation details, etc
• Coordinate design with clients, vendors and subcontractors, including attendance at meetings
• Assure that all engineering documents and records are properly maintained
• Coordinate with purchasing and quality control personnel
• Coordination/guidance of designers/drafters and detailed review/approval of electrical drawings
• Understanding unique requirements and constraints of multiple types of projects, including engineering-only, EPC, utility, renewable, industrial, commercial, etc
• Participate in development of less experienced engineers and designers

Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering
• Educational courses in power systems analysis, electrical machinery, etc
• Knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE and other applicable codes and standards
• 2+ Years' Experience in Design of Transmission Level Substations (13.8kV – 500 kV) including:
• Transmission Line Protection
• Substation Protection and Control Systems
• Generator, Transformer and Bus Protection Schemes
• Development of station/substation single-line, protection, control and SCADA diagrams including utility and ISO interconnection and operational requirements
• Equipment specifications, designs and layouts including major equipment and protection, control, SCADA, and low-voltage auxiliary systems
• Capacitor Banks and Distribution Feeder Protection
• Demonstrated experience at all interfaces of transmission level projects
• Experience with SEL, GE, etc. relays
• Codes and Standards: NEC, NFPA, NESC, OSHA, NERC, RUS, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, Local and Federal Building Codes
• Familiarity with, and review of, substation physical drawings and calculations including general arrangements, clearances, details, conduit, grounding, lightning protection, etc
• Highly motivated and able to execute tasks provided adequate supervision
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting
• Skilled in engineering theories and principles
• Skilled in practice of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
• Skilled in problem solving in time-sensitive situations
• Demonstrated experience in the following software programs:
• Microsoft Word – Intermediate
• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate
• AutoCAD (2015 or later) – Intermediate
• Microsoft Outlook – Intermediate
• Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs
• Engineer in Training Certification preferable, but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering
• Educational courses in power systems analysis, electrical machinery, etc
• Knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE and other applicable codes and standards
• 2+ Years' Experience in Design of Transmission Level Substations (13.8kV – 500 kV) including:
• Transmission Line Protection
• Substation Protection and Control Systems
• Generator, Transformer and Bus Protection Schemes
• Development of station/substation single-line, protection, control and SCADA diagrams including utility and ISO interconnection and operational requirements
• Equipment specifications, designs and layouts including major equipment and protection, control, SCADA, and low-voltage auxiliary systems
• Capacitor Banks and Distribution Feeder Protection
• Demonstrated experience at all interfaces of transmission level projects
• Experience with SEL, GE, etc. relays
• Codes and Standards: NEC, NFPA, NESC, OSHA, NERC, RUS, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, Local and Federal Building Codes
• Familiarity with, and review of, substation physical drawings and calculations including general arrangements, clearances, details, conduit, grounding, lightning protection, etc
• Highly motivated and able to execute tasks provided adequate supervision
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting
• Skilled in engineering theories and principles
• Skilled in practice of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
• Skilled in problem solving in time-sensitive situations
• Demonstrated experience in the following software programs:
• Microsoft Word – Intermediate
• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate
• AutoCAD (2015 or later) – Intermediate
• Microsoft Outlook – Intermediate
• Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs

Nice to Haves

• Engineer in Training Certification preferable, but not required