Senior Substation Engineer
Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Substation Engineer for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Houston, Texas.
Overview
The Senior Substation Engineer will lead the preparation of design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage electrical power substation projects, working with the project team through the design and construction process.
Responsibilities
- Lead substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.
- Lead the preparation and development of substation design packages, including physical arrangement above and below grade, protective relaying and control, electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis, and lighting and security.
- Lead the development of substation calculations, including insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
- Lead the preparation of design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
- Apply advanced knowledge of industry and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
- Lead field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.
- Lead execution of complex assignments requiring the use of advanced tools and techniques.
- Identify, communicate, and lead resolution of issues on projects as needed.
- Manage project schedule and meet deadlines for the deliverables under supervision.
- Manage project budget for the deliverables under supervision.
- Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client’s satisfaction.
- Perform design quality reviews.
- Meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel to develop relationships with key client points of contact.
- Lead the preparation of proposals, including schedule and budget estimates.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years of substation project or related experience.
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of substation project or related experience.
Requirements
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
- Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
