Electrical Substation Design Engineer

7 days ago


Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States Welty Building Co. Full time
Job Overview

Welty Building Co. is a recognized leader in the field of project management and engineering services, focusing on transmission line and substation engineering, as well as construction oversight for a variety of electrical projects. Our expertise spans voltages from 4kV to 765kV, and we are committed to delivering exceptional service across the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S.

At Welty, we embody our core values of Openness, Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, and Customer Centricity (OPTIC). We foster a collaborative environment where each team member plays a vital role in our success. Our innovative approach allows us to redefine industry standards and exceed client expectations while building lasting relationships with our clients and communities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide engineering oversight for client substation projects.
  • Act as a representative for clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Consult on select projects, offering your expertise and guidance.
  • Assist the Welty Project Management Team with technical support as needed.
Specific Duties
  • Represent clients on substation projects and address technical matters related to assigned tasks.
  • Conduct quality reviews of substation designs prepared by contracted engineering firms, focusing on diagrams, schematics, and physical drawings.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable client standards throughout project execution.
  • Provide guidance to engineering firms during project development.
  • Perform site visits as required to assess project progress.
  • Maintain regular communication with client engineering groups and project management teams to provide updates.
  • Consult on internal projects when requested by management.
Expectations
  • Adhere to Welty's Core Values, OPTIC.
  • Meetings should be coordinated with the appropriate Project Engineering Lead and management.
  • Share knowledge and mentor junior Project Engineers.
  • Build trust and maintain healthy relationships with clients and engineering firms.
  • Collaborate with the Management Team to create a positive work environment.
  • Accurately track and submit timesheet entries and expenses on a weekly basis.
Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
  • Experience: 3-5 years of experience in substation engineering.
  • Certifications: EIT Certification with plans to pursue PE license (PE License preferred).
Travel Requirements

Willingness to travel 5-10% for project-specific needs.



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