Senior Substation Engineer

2 hours ago

Asheville, North Carolina, United States Blue Ridge Power Full time
Job Title: Senior Substation Engineer

Blue Ridge Power is a leading EPC company for solar projects across the United States, offering integrated engineering, a qualified professional labor force, and an expansive fleet of equipment to serve the needs of our clients.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Substation Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for technical design support for the substation engineering group, acting as an SME for engineering design, creating or improving engineering standards, code compliance, and design processes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate station design work tasks, including project scope development, cost estimating, proposal development, design preparation, and review of design packages for construction.
  • Participate in efforts to develop and implement standards for equipment, material, design, and construction requirements for transmission substations.
  • Assist the company design processes, procedures, and the use of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software applications to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency in the station design process.
  • Assist in the development of station material specifications, selection, evaluation of materials, and failure analysis to determine root causes.
  • Provide input to budget development related to substation design and material procurement for BRP estimators.
  • Work closely with other engineering groups within BRP to coordinate all aspects of solar and battery storage engineering.
  • Act as Owners Engineer for design work performed by outside consultants.
  • Participate in industry forums, conferences, and other company initiatives to support BRP in its mission.
  • Act as an SME for the BRP Substation Team in the evaluation of Substation Physical Designs.
  • Review electrical system studies, including Short Circuits, Load Flow, Reactive Power, Harmonics, Arc Flash, Grounding, Lightning, and Lighting.
  • Provide technical support as needed in project-related meetings.
Requirements:
  • 6-10+ years of substation design experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of substation components and related communications and protection functions.
  • Some understanding of Protection and Controls for substations.
  • Experience using ETAP, EasyPower, SKM, winIGS, CDEGS, or other equivalent software.
  • Ability to design and review substation packages for field installation.
  • Ability to analyze performance, process improvements, and standardization activities.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
  • Flexible and adaptable commercial agility; ability to reorder critical design projects based on new commercial requirements, under tight deadlines and sometimes changing requirements.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
Education and Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
  • Professional Engineering License or the ability to retain is required.
Working Environment and Physical Demand:

This position can be a remote position, preferably in comfortable traveling distance to one of our BRP office locations in Asheville or Fayetteville, NC. Travel up to 10-25% to substations at solar sites and office visits. May require lifting/carrying items up to 30 pounds. Must be able to sit/stand at a desk and utilize a computer, for extended periods.

Blue Ridge Power believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401k, Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Training and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, Hybrid Work Options, Remote Work Options, Dog-Friendly Offices, and much more.

Blue Ridge Power supports organizations local to our offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Asheville, NC, including the school systems, environmental groups, athletics, youth organizations, and more.

Blue Ridge Power is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.

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