The Planet Group
Job Description
This is a posting for a substation engineer for new generation projects. The successful candidate will be located in the Richmond, VA area and work a hybrid schedule (2 days remote and 3 days in the office).
Job Duties
• Review design packages for substation and high voltage generation tie-line projects associated with new solar and BESS generation projects
• Review and provide resolution to third party Owner's Engineer's comments
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) from substation/generation tie-line contractor • Support projects starting at the design phase and through construction to energization
• Review equipment submittals and commissioning documentation
• Interface with other departments or groups such as Business Development, Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Operations.
• Make occasional day trips to sites in Virginia to help resolve construction related engineering issues
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
• 2-5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles
• Knowledge of and experience in power system modeling and electrical engineering principles
• Skilled in use of advanced techniques and extension of theories, precepts and practices of substation design (or related sciences and disciplines)
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment
• Proven decision making skills
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
• Working knowledge of PJM and NERC policies and procedures
• Experience with ETAP and PSSE is preferred
• Experience with relays and control systems
• An understanding of substation and transmission line engineering is preferred
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description Virginia or North Carolina Professional Engineer License is preferred but not required.
Education Requirements Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
This is a posting for a substation engineer for new generation projects. The successful candidate will be located in the Richmond, VA area and work a hybrid schedule (2 days remote and 3 days in the office).
Job Duties
• Review design packages for substation and high voltage generation tie-line projects associated with new solar and BESS generation projects
• Review and provide resolution to third party Owner's Engineer's comments
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) from substation/generation tie-line contractor • Support projects starting at the design phase and through construction to energization
• Review equipment submittals and commissioning documentation
• Interface with other departments or groups such as Business Development, Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Operations.
• Make occasional day trips to sites in Virginia to help resolve construction related engineering issues
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
• 2-5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles
• Knowledge of and experience in power system modeling and electrical engineering principles
• Skilled in use of advanced techniques and extension of theories, precepts and practices of substation design (or related sciences and disciplines)
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment
• Proven decision making skills
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
• Working knowledge of PJM and NERC policies and procedures
• Experience with ETAP and PSSE is preferred
• Experience with relays and control systems
• An understanding of substation and transmission line engineering is preferred
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description Virginia or North Carolina Professional Engineer License is preferred but not required.
Education Requirements Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.