Senior Electrical Substation Engineer

2 weeks ago


Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time
Position Overview

The role entails providing expert engineering and consulting services for electrical substations, catering to clients both domestically and internationally. The primary focus will be on developing deliverables related to electrical protection & control and physical layout design. Projects will vary in scale, complexity, and voltage class, ranging from minor distribution upgrades to extensive transmission initiatives. This position plays a crucial role in enhancing the resilience, reliability, and economic efficiency of the electric grid.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and engineering of high voltage electrical substations (13kV-500kV).
  • Lead the preparation of proposals and define project scopes, including conceptual designs and execution strategies.
  • Generate engineering cost estimates and project schedules.
  • Conduct physical substation design encompassing yard layouts, plans, sections, details, grounding, lightning protection, control building configurations, raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated material lists.
  • Develop protection and control designs, including panel layouts, one-line diagrams, AC schematics, and equipment wiring.
  • Prepare calculations and reports for various engineering studies, such as grounding and load studies.
  • Create equipment specifications for procurement and factory acceptance testing.
  • Coordinate design efforts with various departments, including Civil/Structural, Networks, and Transmission Line.
  • Mentor and guide junior team members.
  • Engage regularly with clients and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct quality reviews of work produced by other engineers and designers.
  • Provide on-site support during construction phases.
  • Assist in business development and marketing initiatives.
  • Participate in relay settings, 3D/intelligent design, and technical committee activities as needed.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience (a master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience).
  • Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE/ANSI Standards.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Adept at addressing complex problems that require innovative adaptations of standard methods and practices.

Job Type: Electrical Engineering
Work Schedule: Full-time
Travel Requirement: Yes, approximately 25% of the time
Job ID: 242677
Experience Level: Experienced

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