Senior Engineer – Electrical

Position Summary

The position assumes the responsibilities of an electrical engineer performing design of LV, HV, EHV electrical power systems with emphasis on design of electrical power substations of transmission and distribution systems. Responsible to lead a team of engineers and drafters for substation engineering design projects including detailed electrical and physical design for high voltage substation projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

• 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.
• Coordinate and lead multi-disciplines engineering team to efficiently execute engineering and design of substation/transmission projects.
• Oversight and guidance of other electrical engineers on the execution of projects

• Read, interpret and translate client/contract specifications into electrical & protection design schemes.
• 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.
• Teach and mentor young engineers and/or new employees on electrical engineering, design, theory and company practices.

• Participate in the development and review of company standards and design tools to optimize design applications.
• Act as Engineer of Record for one or more projects simultaneously

Supervision

• N/A

Professional Registration

• Professional Engineering license (one or more US states) is required.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering.
• Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering and/or various educational courses in power systems analysis, electrical machinery, protective relaying, etc.
• Knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE and other applicable codes and standards.

Experience & Training Requirements

• 10+ 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
  • Minimum of 8 years of application 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 from a lead role.
• 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

Computer Skills

• Demonstrated experience in the following software programs:
• Microsoft Word – Intermediate
• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate
• AutoCAD (2015 or later) – Intermediate
• Microsoft Outlook – Intermediate
• ASPEN, SKM, ETAP, etc. – Basic
• WinIGS, CDEGS, etc. – Basic
• CYMCAP, AmpCALC, etc. - Basic

Travel Requirements

• Project Engineers’ travel level is typically 10%.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs.

Applied High Voltage is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and 401K.