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A/Z Corp

Electrical Apprentice

North Stonington, CT

$15 - $22/hr

Connects power cables to equipment, such as motor, and installs grounding leads; * Test continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments ...

K&A Engineering

Lead Engineer, Substation

Orange, CT · Hybrid

$115K - $130K/yr

Eight (8) years of professional experience within substation design and engineering for electrical Utilities * Familiarity with grounding studies and/or lightning protection is a plus * Experience ...

K&A Engineering

Lead Engineer, Substation

Orange, CT · On-site

$115 - $130/hr

Eight (8) years of professional experience within substation design and engineering for electrical utilities. * Familiarity with grounding studies and/or lightning protection is a plus. * Experience ...

K&A Engineering, Inc.

Lead Engineer, Substation

Orange, CT · Hybrid

$115K - $130K/yr

Eight (8) years of professional experience within substation design and engineering for electrical Utilities * Familiarity with grounding studies and/or lightning protection is a plus * Experience ...

LCR EPC LLC

Substation Design Engineer

Enfield, CT · On-site

$99K - $127K/yr

Develop electrical designs for medium- and high-voltage substations supporting renewable energy projects. * Prepare one-lines, three-lines, wiring diagrams, grounding plans, protection and control ...

Verogy

Senior Project Engineer

West Hartford, CT · On-site

$135 - $150/hr

Lead review of electrical single‑line diagrams, three‑line diagrams, equipment schedule, inverter layouts, protection schemes, cable sizing, grounding, and system modeling results. * Conduct ...

Verogy

Senior Project Engineer

Hartford, CT · On-site

$135K - $150K/yr

Lead review of electrical single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, equipment schedule, inverter layouts, protection schemes, cable sizing, grounding, and system modeling results. * Conduct capacity ...

Verogy

Senior Project Engineer

West Hartford, CT · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Lead review of electrical single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, equipment schedule, inverter layouts, protection schemes, cable sizing, grounding, and system modeling results. * Conduct capacity ...

Verogy

Senior Project Engineer

West Hartford, CT · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Lead review of electrical single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, equipment schedule, inverter layouts, protection schemes, cable sizing, grounding, and system modeling results. * Conduct capacity ...

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What is the difference between Electrical Grounding vs Electrician?

AspectElectrical GroundingElectrician
Primary FocusEstablishing a safe electrical path to prevent shocks and equipment damageInstalling, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems
CertificationsElectrical grounding certifications, safety trainingJourneyman or master electrician licenses
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial facilities, residential settingsResidential, commercial, industrial electrical systems
Industry UsagePart of electrical safety and system designFull electrical system installation and troubleshooting

Electrical Grounding focuses on safety measures to prevent electrical hazards, while Electricians perform comprehensive electrical work including installation and repairs. Both roles are essential in electrical safety and often work together on projects.

What is grounding in electrical work?

Grounding in electrical work involves connecting electrical systems or equipment to the earth to prevent electrical shock and ensure safety. It provides a path for fault current to safely dissipate, helping protect people and property. Electricians often install grounding systems using grounding rods, wires, and grounding conductors, following safety standards and codes.

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Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation (Northeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell

Wallingford, CT

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Burns & McDonnell rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 80 rated construction

Job description

The Staff Substation Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to develop design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Staff Substation Engineer will work with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
  • Supports substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.
  • Prepares and develops substation design packages, including, but not limited to, physical arrangement above and below grade, protective relaying and control, electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis, and lighting and security.
  • Develops substation calculations, including, but not limited to, insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
  • Prepares design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
  • Applies intermediate knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications and procedures.
  • Supports field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.
  • Researches and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers.
  • Supports client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.
  • Identifies, communicates and supports the resolution of issues on projects as needed.
  • Works with the project manager to support the project schedule and meet deadlines.
  • Works closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client's satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
  • Performs design quality reviews.
  • Meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel to develop relationships with key client points of contact.
  • Supports the preparation of proposals and client presentations during the proposal process.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting preferred required or
  • 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 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting preferred 
  • 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.
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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