Senior Substation Design Engineer

2 weeks ago


Minneapolis, United States POWER Engineers Full time

Senior Substation Design Engineer

Job Summary

POWER Engineers is currently seeking a senior level Electrical Engineer with substantial experience in substation design (or equivalent) to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department of our Minneapolis office located in Burnsville, MN. This is an in-office position but flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of the office).

Roles and Responsibilities

Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations One-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project scheduling Occasional travel will be required

Required Education/Experience

Ability to function as a Senior Substation Design Engineer in the Minneapolis location of our Substation Business Unit.  BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology), or BSME (BS Mechanical Engineering) degree, from an accredited university Experience in 15kV through 500kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards Experience filling the role of design engineer for several substation projects occurring concurrently The candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education/Experience

Ten (10) or more years experience in utility substation design or equivalent as outlined above

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

We get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:

Medical/Dental/Vision Paid Holidays Vacation/Paid Sick Leave Voluntary Life Insurance 401K Telehealth Benefit covers all providers Maternity and Paternity Leave New Dads and Moms Benefit program Fertility Benefits Gender affirming care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us

Salary DOE

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.



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