Substation Engineer

Overview

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking Substation Engineers to join our team. Primary responsibilities are leading and executing complex engineering projects related to substations. This includes performing detailed quality reviews, conducting engineering studies and calculations, collaborating with project managers, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have experience in producing and reviewing civil / structural, physical or P&C design drawings for substation projects. Join us and help bring power to local communities across the country.

Responsibilities

Quality

Conduct thorough quality reviews (QA / QC) following established procedures. Provide PE stamping for projects as needed and support the development of additional Professional Engineers within the team.

Engineering Design

Perform studies, calculations, and detailed civil / structural, physical or P&C Substation engineering design and reviews for electrical substation and related projects.

Civil / structural work may involve site plan, grading and drainage plan and details, foundation plan and details, oil containment plan and details, and structural steel fabrication shop drawings.

Physical work may involve general arrangement, elevations and equipment connection details, grounding plan and details, conduit plan and details, control building layout and details, foundation plan and details, and material lists.

P&C work may involve review and production of protection & control design drawings, including relaying / functional one-lines, three-lines, AC / DC schematics, panel views, BOM, wiring diagrams, and station communication & alarm diagrams.

Collaboration and Coordination

Work with substation Engineers, Project Managers and Technical Leads to coordinate, manage, and develop design services within the various disciplines.

Project Leadership

Lead and execute complex projects from full scope estimating on proposals, through detailed design and steel procurement, to project construction bidding and support. Oversee detailed design and equipment procurement, project construction bidding, commissioning, and construction support for energization.

Technical Team Direction

Direct a technical project team in structural steel and concrete analysis, design, and detailing for transmission and distribution electrical substations with voltage classes up to 345kV.

Substation Design Studies

Review and perform studies and calculations for substation design, including grounding calculations, lightning protection calculations, battery bank sizing calculations, conduit fill calculations, substation sizing calculations, and AC & DC substation studies.

We're building a talent pipeline for future opportunities that occur regularly. While there may not be an immediate opening, we're excited to connect with motivated candidates.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent

Professional Engineer licensure and ability to obtain reciprocity in multiple states

Civil / structural, physical substation or P&C experience related to electrical power substation design for Coops, Municipalities, and / or IOUs.

Knowledge of standard building codes including IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, AWS, ASCE 113, and NESC (Experience with IEEE standards a plus). RUS substation design guide and NESC.

Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% when needed within the continental U.S.

Must have a valid driver's license without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CDEGS ground grid design software and AutoCAD.

Experience with RISA 3D, L-Pile, Civil 3D, and EnerCALC.

Who We Are

ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000+ strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies.

Benefits and Opportunities

In return for top talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group offers :

Generous paid time off and benefits

401(k) retirement program with a company match

Career development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at :

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Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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