Substation Lead Design Engineer

Substation Lead Design Engineer

Job Locations

US-TX-Houston

ID

TX-5766

Category

Engineering

Type

Full Time

Work Location

Remote

About the Organization

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

Responsible for the design of deliverables associated with substation design projects supporting one of our largest electric utility clients. The substation "physical" design activities include yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC / DC power systems, and associated bills of material. The substation "protection and control" design activities include one-line & three-line diagrams, AC & DC elementary & logic diagrams, front & rear panel elevations and wiring, supervisory & control drawings, electrical vendor equipment wiring diagrams, complete cable schedule and bill of materials. The position will be reporting directly to the Substation Engineering Manager. This position is remote, but must be located in the Houston, Texas area.

Responsibilities

Attends project site visits to assist in the development of scope of work and help define project objectives.

• Prepares engineering cost estimate and man-hour estimates and schedules.
• Develops top level documents for Electrical Physical and Protection & Control packages.
• Provides guidance to junior engineers and / or designers in the development of detailed design documents.
• Performs calculations for studies and reports including, but not limited to, grounding & lightning protection, and AC / DC load studies.
• Prepares equipment specifications for procurement of major equipment.
• Performs quality control reviews of design calculations, and drawings.
• Provides short term field support during construction.
• Coordinate design activities with other disciplines (Civil / structural, telecom, transmission, etc.)
• Serves as technical advisor for the team.

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Benefits

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Wage Data Per State Requirements

Salary range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000. The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and / or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement

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.