Entry Level Substation Electrical Engineer - #3041

Summary

Wade Trim is an employee-owned engineering firm focused on solving complex infrastructure challenges through collaborative and innovative solutions. The company is seeking an Entry Level Substation Electrical Engineer to design electrical installation, protective relaying and control components, and related documentation for electrical substation projects while supporting project teams and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform high voltage substation design, including electrical installation design and PR&C design with an emphasis on continuous improvement
• Prepare one-line diagrams, electrical installation plans, electrical installation section views, electrical installation details, below grade grounding & conduit plans, and cable schedules in accordance with governing industry code and client standards
• Prepare panel elevations and PR&C schematic, wiring, and interconnection diagrams in accordance with governing industry code and client standards
• Prepare auxiliary power equipment sizing calculations
• Perform complex engineering calculations/studies related to substation projects such as: lightning protection, conduit fill, AC/DC station service loading, surge arrester sizing and voltage drop
• Create SCADA RTU control, status and analog point lists
• Prepare construction drawings with the assistance of a designer/technician competent in the use of industry standard CADD software, and in accordance with client standards
• Prepare construction specifications, project documents, and bill of material lists, in accordance with both client and industry standards
• Attend site visits as required
• Assist in the preparation of proposals
• Assist Project Managers as needed
• Attend client, project and staff meetings including client progress, plan review, pre-construction, etc
• Attend seminars and/or training classes
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Maintain a safe working environment

Skills

• * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• * 0 to 3 years of related experience required
• Strong written and verbal communication/coordination skills are essential
• This position requires periods of intense concentration
• This position requires infrequent travel
• Completion of Part I of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred
• * Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• * 0 to 3 years of related experience required
• Strong written and verbal communication/coordination skills are essential
• This position requires periods of intense concentration
• This position requires infrequent travel

Nice to Haves

• Completion of Part I of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred
• * Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu is preferred

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Education reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Performance bonuses
• Employee stock program
• Young Professionals Group
• Women at Wade Trim
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program
• Professional Development
• Leadership Development
• Rotation Program
• Mentor Program
• Sustainability Program
• Wellness Program
• Flexible, hybrid work schedule with team members working in the office at least two days a week and virtually from home when working remotely
• Mentoring and skills-building opportunities
• Opportunities for staff to help shape the firm's future through strategic planning
• 100% employee ownership with opportunities for financial success