Engineer - Substation Projects Engineer Electrical Design

About the position

The Electrical Design Engineer will develop construction packages for substations, using both external and internal design teams. The Engineer will lead, supervise, and ensure projects meet schedules, budgets, goals, specifications, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and process request for proposals (RFP) for outside services.
• Review, guide, and monitor the progress of awarded outside contracts while coordinating deliverable package schedule milestones with the vendor.
• Coordinate and attend pre and post bid field walks.
• Track and process contracts milestone payments.
• Supervise design team in the development, review, and approval engineering design construction packages.
• Ensure design packages comply with company and industries standards and specifications.
• Schedule and support department and CENG key performance indicator initiatives.
• Communicate and coordinate deliverables with customers while developing work plans, schedules, and priorities for design personnel to meet project deadlines.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of design personnel while overseeing their training and professional development.
• Prepare, review, and revise specifications, such as Design Instructions, while supervising and guiding design personnel in their tasks.
• Provide direction and participate in the resolution of union matters.
• Coordinate and conduct field walks as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 3 years of applicable engineering work experience or Master's Degree in Engineering and 2 years of applicable engineering work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience in design drafting/computer aided design, electrical systems design or utility related electrical equipment application.
• Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel on all levels.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 3 years of applicable engineering work experience.
• Previous supervisory experience of management and union employees.
• Knowledge in reading schematic diagrams and control schemes or blueprints in the operation and design of electrical and electronic devices and equipment.
• Familiarity with local, national, and industry codes and standards.
• Working knowledge of drafting standards and construction documentation.
• Working knowledge of computer aided design and software i.e., AutoCAD, Document management system, Wire and Raceway System, 3D etc.

Benefits

• Driver's License Required