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Fort Point

Sr Substation Engineer

OR · On-site

$92K - $117K/yr

SENIOR SUBSTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Seeking Sr. Substation Electrical Engineer with High Voltage ... Develop site plans, plan and elevation views, grounding, conduit, lighting, lightning protection ...

Fort Point

Sr Substation Engineer

Myrtle Point, OR · On-site

$92K - $117K/yr

SENIOR SUBSTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Seeking Sr. Substation Electrical Engineer with High Voltage ... Develop site plans, plan and elevation views, grounding, conduit, lighting, lightning protection ...

EPS

Field Technician II

Portland, OR · On-site

$21 - $28.75/hr

LOTO / Arc Flash / Grounding * Reading Electrical Schematics * Test most apparatus without supervision: Breakers, Transformers, CT's, PT's, Cables, & Grounding Education and Experience: * Bachelors ...

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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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Sr Substation Engineer

Fort Point

OR • On-site

$92K - $117K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

SENIOR SUBSTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Seeking Sr. Substation Electrical Engineer with High Voltage (69KV or higher) experience.   The Sr. Substation Electrical Engineer will provide engineering support for the design of substation facilities.

Responsible for:

  • Substation physical design including overall engineering and analysis for new switchyards and substations, additions and modifications.
  • Prepare specifications and provide procurement support
  • Prepare engineering drawings including layout of general arrangements for HV switchyards or substation.  Develop site plans, plan and elevation views, grounding, conduit, lighting, lightning protection and shielding, control building arrangements and details, AC station service, DC systems and bill of materials.
  • Develop substation grounding calculations and studies, lightning protection and insulation coordination, lighting, bus calculations, transformer and bus sizing calculations, fault calculations, and AC and DC auxiliary system sizing calculations.
  • Proposal preparation, estimates and input to scope documents and client presentations.

Skills/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering and 8 more years of experience in substation design
  • Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Experience power system modeling and analysis tools (e.g. ETAP, CYME, SKM)
  • Technical and practical engineering skills and ability to deliver quality, accurate and timely work.
  • Experience estimating project costs and writing proposal content.