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A Remote Electrical Substation job involves managing, monitoring, and maintaining electrical substations that operate in remote locations. Responsibilities often include overseeing power distribution, troubleshooting equipment issues, ensuring system reliability, and coordinating with control centers. These roles may involve working with automation and SCADA systems for remote operation. Engineers and technicians in this field help maintain power flow efficiency and reliability while minimizing downtime.

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To thrive in a Remote Electrical Substation role, you need strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, substation operations, and safety protocols, typically supported by a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Experience with SCADA systems, protective relay software, and relevant certifications such as NETA or OSHA are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective remote communication skills are vital to ensure efficient collaboration and incident response. These competencies are essential to maintain the reliability and safety of power systems in a distributed and remote work environment.

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In a Remote Electrical Substation role, your daily responsibilities often include monitoring real-time substation performance data, diagnosing and responding to alarms or operational issues remotely, and coordinating with on-site technicians as needed. You may also analyze trends, perform system health checks, document incidents or maintenance activities, and ensure all safety and compliance guidelines are met. Regular communication with grid operators, engineers, and field staff is key to maintaining reliable substation performance. This remote setup allows for rapid response to anomalies and continuous oversight of multiple substations without the need for constant physical presence.
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Electrical Substation Engineer

Welty Energy, LLC

Trenton, NJ • Remote

$85K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty, is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, substation engineering and construction oversight on transmission, substation and distribution projects ranging in voltages from 4kV to 765kV.

Headquartered in Akron, OH, and working nationally, Welty Energy currently manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S.

And now, Welty Energy is looking for a Substation Engineer to join our team! As part of the Welty Energy Substation Team, you will represent our client(s) specific to substation design working on projects ranging from 12kV-500kV.

While this position can be remote the hired team member is to be based in the state of New Jersey (currently). Relocation and sponsorship is unfortunately not provided at this time.

Day to day, you may:

  • create and modify protection and control design drawings including, but not limited to one-lines, three-lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, communication drawings, wiring diagrams, etc.
  • create and modify physical drawings including plan and section views, yard layouts, bill of material lists, grounding drawings, etc.
  • perform calculations such as battery sizing, AC loading, voltage drop, conduit fill, lightning protection, lighting design, and ground grid studies.
  • perform reviews of Substation Engineers an Designers work to ensure they meet code, customer requirements, and good engineering practices.
  • coordinate with other disciplines such as project management and civil engineering teams.
  • interface with client’s engineering groups and project management team to provide regular and timely updates.
  • review manufacturer drawings.
  • incorporate red line drawings from the field to as-builts.
  • update design leads or project managers on project status as needed.
  • perform site visits when necessary.

What we require:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering at an ABET accredited university
  • 5+ years of experience as a Substation Engineer
  • EIT Certification with the intention to pursue PE license (PE preferred)
  • Ability to travel 10-20% (project specific)

See our Culture video here to learn more about what makes Welty Energy such a great place to work for!

Important Notice to US Applicants:

Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty Building Company, LLC., is an at-will employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Scale and Benefits:

Salary: $85,000 - $130,000

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) contributions.

Please note, the actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

While we provide a range, we'd love to hear from you if you are in or outside of this range as there may be other opportunities that suit your skills/criteria.

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