Timmons Group
Substation Physical Engineer III - Electrical Design
Timmons Group, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Timmons Group is currently seeking a
Substation Physical Engineer III
to join our
Electrical Design Group
located in our
Charlotte, NC
office location. Responsibilities include preparation of substation project design, studies, and technical documents in the support of the design of substation projects throughout the country; and other activities related to substation design work. The candidate will lead the project design team and provide supervisory direction for the design and layout drawing production including general arrangement plans, conduit, cabling, fencing, grounding, and control building layouts as well as wiring diagrams and schematics and the specifications to support procurement and construction of these types of facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop scopes of work, conceptual designs, and execution plans
Prepare engineering cost and man-hour estimates and schedules
Physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, and details, grounding plan, lightning protection, control building, exterior raceway systems, and develop complete bills of material
Arrangement of substation structure elements, and associate equipment and their foundations
Develop section views and other detail drawings that show structures, prepare equipment and bus work installation drawings
Ground grid design plan and equipment/structure grounding details
System sizing studies
Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, insulation coordination studies, etc.)
Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and participate in factory acceptance testing
Coordinate design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.)
Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members
Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel
Provide short term field support during construction
Skills and Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from accredited program
Minimum 7 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience)
Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred
Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standards
Knowledge of computer drafting tools such as AutoCAD preferred
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures, and criteria
Additional Information: The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self‑starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company's Vision, Mission and Shared Values.
Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Substation Physical Engineer III
to join our
Electrical Design Group
located in our
Charlotte, NC
office location. Responsibilities include preparation of substation project design, studies, and technical documents in the support of the design of substation projects throughout the country; and other activities related to substation design work. The candidate will lead the project design team and provide supervisory direction for the design and layout drawing production including general arrangement plans, conduit, cabling, fencing, grounding, and control building layouts as well as wiring diagrams and schematics and the specifications to support procurement and construction of these types of facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop scopes of work, conceptual designs, and execution plans
Prepare engineering cost and man-hour estimates and schedules
Physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, and details, grounding plan, lightning protection, control building, exterior raceway systems, and develop complete bills of material
Arrangement of substation structure elements, and associate equipment and their foundations
Develop section views and other detail drawings that show structures, prepare equipment and bus work installation drawings
Ground grid design plan and equipment/structure grounding details
System sizing studies
Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, insulation coordination studies, etc.)
Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and participate in factory acceptance testing
Coordinate design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.)
Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members
Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel
Provide short term field support during construction
Skills and Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from accredited program
Minimum 7 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience)
Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred
Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standards
Knowledge of computer drafting tools such as AutoCAD preferred
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures, and criteria
Additional Information: The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self‑starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company's Vision, Mission and Shared Values.
Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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