Global Edge Group
Substation Physical Engineer
Global Edge Group, Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States, 29715
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$125,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Global Edge Group Substation Physical Engineer – Fort Mill, SC / Marietta, GA / Various Overview
SUMMARY: Provide substation physical engineering, technical support, and supervision to a Transmission Substation engineering and design team for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality engineering and design services. Provide technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for projects including a wide range of utility substation projects, battery energy storage systems and solar collector substations. This role includes both direct billable client work (project work) and project management support for projects. The incumbent is expected to lead discipline work for projects, perform responsible charge engineering duties, and manage project schedules and budgets. The incumbent will also support proposal development, project cost estimating as well as supporting business development efforts. Responsibilities
Provide substation physical engineering, technical support, and supervision to a Transmission Substation engineering and design team for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality engineering and design services. Provide technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for projects including a wide range of utility substation projects, battery energy storage systems and solar collector substations. This role includes both direct billable client work (project work) and project management support for projects. The incumbent is expected to lead discipline work for projects, perform responsible charge engineering duties, and manage project schedules and budgets. The incumbent will also support proposal development, project cost estimating as well as supporting business development efforts. Engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems. Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities. Thorough, timely, and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches. Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance. Effective oral and written communication skills. Understand and create substation physical arrangement drawing packages for construction. Support the companys goals and represent the company positively and professionally. Interact with internal engineers and technical personnel on a day-to-day basis. Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers. Monitor deliverables, schedules, and present solutions to the client. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a 4-year ABET accredited university is required (preferably Electrical Engineering). 5-7 year(s) experience as an Engineer within the electrical industry in the field of power delivery. Registered Professional Engineer with NCEES record (preferred). Advanced understanding of substation design to include equipment arrangements, lightning protection, grounding, lighting, equipment specifics, and substation construction as it applies to utility substation and transmission line equipment facilities. Understanding of basic needs of Protection and Control and Civil/Structural discipline as they apply to utility substation and transmission lines. Create substation physical design project scopes, estimates, budgets, and schedules for substation projects. Ability to read and interpret all parts of a physical design for utility stations through 500kV – including substation arrangements, sections, and elevations, foundation and grading plans, lighting plans and details, fence plans and details, grounding plans and details, rigid bus designs, strain bus designs, below grade designs to include duct banks and cable trenches, single phase transformer banks, bus and equipment support structures, as well as a fundamental understating of circuit arrangements into and out of a substation. Thoroughly understand the installation requirements of high voltage transformers, group operated disconnect switches, breakers, PTs, CVTs, line turners, surge arresters, and other equipment within the substation. Ability to understand and create grounding designs is strongly desired. Perform bus calculations, lightning protection calculations, and use software for ground grid designs. Ability to interpret written specifications and implement them on engineering drawings. Ability to lead a team of engineers and designers in a lead engineer capacity. Oversee the work of junior staff and mentor designers/drafters. Experience checking designs for accuracy, appearance, and adherence to customer standards. Collaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients. Visit sites, advise on physical engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues during construction. Provide general project management capabilities to coordinate staff, assign tasks, and accomplish projects in an efficient manner. Manage budgets and project schedules. Think both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems. Experience working in a field or construction environment implementing or verifying engineering drawings. Experience in the utility industry. Desired Skills and Qualifications
Registered Professional Engineer with NCEES record. Advanced understanding of substation design to include equipment arrangements, lightning protection, grounding, lighting, equipment specifics, and substation construction as it applies to utility substation and transmission line equipment facilities. Understanding of basic needs of Protection and Control and Civil/Structural discipline as they apply to utility substation and transmission lines. Ability to read and interpret all parts of a physical design for utility stations through 500kV – including substation arrangements, sections, and elevations, foundation and grading plans, lighting plans and details, fence plans and details, grounding plans and details, rigid bus designs, strain bus designs, below grade designs to include duct banks and cable trenches, single phase transformer banks, bus and equipment support structures, as well as a fundamental understating of circuit arrangements into and out of a substation. Perform bus calculations, lightning protection calculations, and use software for ground grid designs. Ability to lead a team of engineers and designers in a lead engineer capacity. Oversee the work of junior staff and mentor designers/drafters. Collaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients. Visit sites, advise on physical engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues during construction. Provide general project management capabilities to coordinate staff, assign tasks, and accomplish projects in an efficient manner. Manage budgets and project schedules. Think both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems. Experience working in a field or construction environment implementing or verifying engineering drawings. Experience in the utility industry. Other
Type: Direct Salary Range: 120-155K The Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industry’s most talented project professionals. We work with high-level technical and commercial personnel across multiple industries, including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Automotive and Motorsports, IT, Marine, Mining, and more. With offices strategically located worldwide, the Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and contractors. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Ede Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Employment details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering, Design, and Distribution Industries: Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, Utilities, and Electric Power Generation Note: This description reflects the role as described by Global Edge Group and may include related roles and postings for context.
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$125,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Global Edge Group Substation Physical Engineer – Fort Mill, SC / Marietta, GA / Various Overview
SUMMARY: Provide substation physical engineering, technical support, and supervision to a Transmission Substation engineering and design team for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality engineering and design services. Provide technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for projects including a wide range of utility substation projects, battery energy storage systems and solar collector substations. This role includes both direct billable client work (project work) and project management support for projects. The incumbent is expected to lead discipline work for projects, perform responsible charge engineering duties, and manage project schedules and budgets. The incumbent will also support proposal development, project cost estimating as well as supporting business development efforts. Responsibilities
Provide substation physical engineering, technical support, and supervision to a Transmission Substation engineering and design team for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality engineering and design services. Provide technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for projects including a wide range of utility substation projects, battery energy storage systems and solar collector substations. This role includes both direct billable client work (project work) and project management support for projects. The incumbent is expected to lead discipline work for projects, perform responsible charge engineering duties, and manage project schedules and budgets. The incumbent will also support proposal development, project cost estimating as well as supporting business development efforts. Engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems. Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities. Thorough, timely, and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches. Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance. Effective oral and written communication skills. Understand and create substation physical arrangement drawing packages for construction. Support the companys goals and represent the company positively and professionally. Interact with internal engineers and technical personnel on a day-to-day basis. Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers. Monitor deliverables, schedules, and present solutions to the client. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a 4-year ABET accredited university is required (preferably Electrical Engineering). 5-7 year(s) experience as an Engineer within the electrical industry in the field of power delivery. Registered Professional Engineer with NCEES record (preferred). Advanced understanding of substation design to include equipment arrangements, lightning protection, grounding, lighting, equipment specifics, and substation construction as it applies to utility substation and transmission line equipment facilities. Understanding of basic needs of Protection and Control and Civil/Structural discipline as they apply to utility substation and transmission lines. Create substation physical design project scopes, estimates, budgets, and schedules for substation projects. Ability to read and interpret all parts of a physical design for utility stations through 500kV – including substation arrangements, sections, and elevations, foundation and grading plans, lighting plans and details, fence plans and details, grounding plans and details, rigid bus designs, strain bus designs, below grade designs to include duct banks and cable trenches, single phase transformer banks, bus and equipment support structures, as well as a fundamental understating of circuit arrangements into and out of a substation. Thoroughly understand the installation requirements of high voltage transformers, group operated disconnect switches, breakers, PTs, CVTs, line turners, surge arresters, and other equipment within the substation. Ability to understand and create grounding designs is strongly desired. Perform bus calculations, lightning protection calculations, and use software for ground grid designs. Ability to interpret written specifications and implement them on engineering drawings. Ability to lead a team of engineers and designers in a lead engineer capacity. Oversee the work of junior staff and mentor designers/drafters. Experience checking designs for accuracy, appearance, and adherence to customer standards. Collaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients. Visit sites, advise on physical engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues during construction. Provide general project management capabilities to coordinate staff, assign tasks, and accomplish projects in an efficient manner. Manage budgets and project schedules. Think both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems. Experience working in a field or construction environment implementing or verifying engineering drawings. Experience in the utility industry. Desired Skills and Qualifications
Registered Professional Engineer with NCEES record. Advanced understanding of substation design to include equipment arrangements, lightning protection, grounding, lighting, equipment specifics, and substation construction as it applies to utility substation and transmission line equipment facilities. Understanding of basic needs of Protection and Control and Civil/Structural discipline as they apply to utility substation and transmission lines. Ability to read and interpret all parts of a physical design for utility stations through 500kV – including substation arrangements, sections, and elevations, foundation and grading plans, lighting plans and details, fence plans and details, grounding plans and details, rigid bus designs, strain bus designs, below grade designs to include duct banks and cable trenches, single phase transformer banks, bus and equipment support structures, as well as a fundamental understating of circuit arrangements into and out of a substation. Perform bus calculations, lightning protection calculations, and use software for ground grid designs. Ability to lead a team of engineers and designers in a lead engineer capacity. Oversee the work of junior staff and mentor designers/drafters. Collaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients. Visit sites, advise on physical engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues during construction. Provide general project management capabilities to coordinate staff, assign tasks, and accomplish projects in an efficient manner. Manage budgets and project schedules. Think both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems. Experience working in a field or construction environment implementing or verifying engineering drawings. Experience in the utility industry. Other
Type: Direct Salary Range: 120-155K The Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industry’s most talented project professionals. We work with high-level technical and commercial personnel across multiple industries, including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Automotive and Motorsports, IT, Marine, Mining, and more. With offices strategically located worldwide, the Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and contractors. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Ede Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Employment details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering, Design, and Distribution Industries: Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, Utilities, and Electric Power Generation Note: This description reflects the role as described by Global Edge Group and may include related roles and postings for context.
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