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The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer to our Power team. This job can be performed anywhere in the US or Canada.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges.  Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.  For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.  Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.  Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference.  Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer. This is a vacant position for which we are actively recruiting. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assigns and outlines work, advises on technical problems, and reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy.
• Reviews and prepares technical documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with technical requirements.
• Prepares proposal writeups and estimates based on client Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Develops, approves, and co-ordinates work schedules to ensure that objectives of cost, quality, and time are met
• Requires effective working relationships with colleagues, officials, and associates for the purpose of discussing design problems, explaining design features and specifications, and other project control criteria
• Establishes and maintains client contacts to seek or provide technical information related to the immediate project
• Analyses problems, organizes investigations, and determines specific design criteria
• Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet objectives
• Is required to have knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Over 10 years of working experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Possess experience in the study, technical knowledge, and design expertise of electrical distribution systems and industrial controls for a broad range of industries, with a heavy emphasis on utility substations
• Possess knowledge in the design of medium and high voltage power distribution and transmission, including load flow, short circuit and grounding studies, transformer sizing and cable sizing.
• Possess experience in preparing layouts, elevation views, installation details, grounding, lighting, cable trays and conduit layout drawings is required.
• Possess exceptional communication skills (client relations, team project communications, and proposal and report development).
• The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing technical specification of the electrical equipment, evaluation of proposals, and will be able to review vendor drawings.
• The ideal candidate will have knowledge of design of renewable energy facilities such as solar and wind farms.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with HVDC projects.
• The ideal candidate will have experience conducting projects using a 3D design software.
• The ideal candidate will be registered as a Professional Engineer in the United States.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand as required and remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the workday.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, including continuous operation of a computer and other standard office equipment such as calculators, copiers, and printers.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

• The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting.
• Periodic travel may be required and could involve limited exposure to extreme temperatures. Travel may include air travel, during which the employee may be required to remain seated for extended periods.