Substation Electrical Engineer

Summary

Primera Engineers is a company that values knowledge and learning, focusing on building meaningful relationships. They are seeking a Substation Electrical Engineer to perform detailed design of new substation layouts and ensure adherence to client and industry standards while collaborating effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of new substation layouts; create design documents, technical specifications, drawings, and prepare design calculations for new substation projects including electrical plans, schematics, bills of materials, and equipment specifications
• You’ll prepare: transformer sizing and feeder loading calculations and drawings; operating single lines, equipment layouts, and wiring diagrams; cable pulling calculations; field surveys and system documentation; project specifications and enter them into Bill of Material systems such as Passport; project drawings in CAD or TED; as well as project exhibits
• You’ll ensure adherence to client and industry standards
• You’ll apply our clients’ standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures or appropriate industry standards in preparing design drawings
• You’ll also coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with all specifications, codes, and client requirements too
• You’ll be responsible for project CAD coordination and maintain project documentation for things like calculations, project filings, etc
• You’ll perform peer reviews with some oversight and support from your supervisor
• You’ll regularly communicate and coordinate project activities with internal team members and interface with clients with the goal of building lasting relationships

Skills

• A bachelor's in electrical engineering is a must; even better if you have a preference for electrical power
• Having your EIT is required
• At least two years of related experience
• Knowledge of engineering standard practices, common specifications for overhead and underground work, and the real estate and permitting process
• Basic understanding of the power delivery/substation interface and associated requirements
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• MSEE is a plus
• Knowledge of customer proprietary systems is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A bachelor's in electrical engineering is a must; even better if you have a preference for electrical power
• Having your EIT is required
• At least two years of related experience
• Knowledge of engineering standard practices, common specifications for overhead and underground work, and the real estate and permitting process
• Basic understanding of the power delivery/substation interface and associated requirements
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

Nice to Haves

• MSEE is a plus
• Knowledge of customer proprietary systems is a plus

Benefits

• 401K match
• Gym and transit subsidies
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Engaging social, wellness and community service activities