Electrical Engineer

2 months ago


Sacramento, California, United States Stantec Full time
Electrical Engineer - Substation Specialist

As a key member of our Integrated Design team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects in the field of electrical engineering, with a focus on substation design and development. Our team is responsible for delivering innovative solutions for the long-term, and we are looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop all aspects of HV substation physical engineering design
  • Prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
  • Prepare Electrical Physical design packages consisting of One-line, Site Plan, Electrical Plan & Sections, Grounding Plan & Details, Conduit Plan & Details, Control House Plan, Control House Grounding Plan & Details, Lighting Plan, Lightning Protection Plan and Bill of material (BOM)
  • Coordinate with designers and engineers of other disciplines to complete deliverables
  • Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables
  • Perform QA/QC of electrical engineering design packages
  • Provide regular progress updates related to deliverables on project
  • Responsible for proposal development and LOE (Level of Effort) analysis
  • Working knowledge of substation equipment engineering
  • Development of project estimates
  • Conduct site observation and/or inspection activities during design or construction phases of the project
  • Perform thorough quality control of construction documents and provide innovative solutions
Requirements:
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and develop strong client relationships
  • Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Able to demonstrate solid technical understanding in writing and verbally
  • Ability to visualize and evaluate equipment details, phase-to-ground, phase-to-phase clearances, and drawing relationships
  • Solid understanding of substation grounding, lightning protection, and illumination studies (strongly preferred)
  • Professional level knowledge of industry specifications for high voltage electrical equipment
  • Ability to manage and deliver Physical Engineering deliverables as per project schedule and within budget
  • Ability to work closely with Drafters, Engineers and Leads to adhere to project timelines for engineering deliverables
  • Ability to understand client specific requirements (standards & specifications) and applicable codes & regulations for preparing physical electrical packages
  • Ability to understand and interpret vendor information
  • Ability to recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions
  • Collaborative knowledge of other substation disciplines: Civil, Structural, P&C, Studies
  • Willing and able to travel occasionally when required
Additional Capabilities:
  • Collaborative knowledge of other substation disciplines: Civil, Structural, P&C, Studies
  • Understanding of Power Systems analysis and related software packages (e.g. ETAP, SKM etc.)
  • Knowledge of American and Canadian utility standards and design practices
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 7 to 10 years of relevant experience
  • Licensed Professional Engineer
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Proficient with MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat
  • Experience with site visits to capture all technical data needed for estimates and execution of related substation expansions
  • Experience in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
  • Experience in Grounding Analysis software such as WinIGS and CDEGS is an asset
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work and collaborate with a range of internal and external customers
Work Environment:

Typical office environment, working with computers and drawings for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to hazards including construction, weather, and industrial operations that may be experienced at the infrastructure facilities.

Hybrid work model to work from home is possible.

Location – Chicago, California.


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