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SOLV Energy

Substation Engineer 2 (Remote)

$100.80K - $128.50K/yr

... substation equipment, and relevant industry standards. This role is fully remote. Specific location ... Review electrical substations, including layout, equipment selection, and equipment specifications ...

SOLV Energy

Senior Substation Engineer (Remote)

$100.80K - $128.50K/yr

... substation equipment, and relevant industry standards. This role is fully remote. Specific location ... Design/Review electrical substations, including layout, equipment selection, and equipment ...

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Electrical Substation Engineer - #2703.20

Electrical Substation Engineer - #2703.20

Wade Trim

Grand Rapids, MI • Remote

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

What We Offer:
 
Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

We are looking for an Electrical Substation Engineer to join our ICE Team to improve infrastructure in our Michigan offices. The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, and two to five years of experience with high voltage substation design. Substation design encompasses distribution, sub-transmission and transmission level voltage classes. Experience with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam Revu PDF Editor is preferred. Some travel will be required for this role. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. A flexible work schedule (hybrid or remote) is available.
Typical responsibilities include:
  • Prepare one-lines, installation plans, section views, and details for power substation equipment
  • Prepare schematics, panel elevations, panel wiring diagrams, and interconnection diagrams for the protective relaying & control schemes for power substation equipment
  • Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection  
  • Perform complex engineering calculations/studies related to substation projects such as: lightning protection, conduit fill, AC/DC station service loading, surge arrester sizing and voltage drop
  • Create RTU control, status and analog point lists, raceway/cable schedules along with maintenance/signage and nameplates
  • Develop electrical design deliverables, including protection and control design (protective relays) and/or physical design with an emphasis on continuous improvement
  • Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards
  • Provide some technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines
  • Initiates contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work
  • May perform QA/QC responsibilities
  • Attend client and project meetings
  • Maintain excellent client relations
  • Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Maintain a safe working environment
Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
Skills/Experience:
  • 2- 5 years of experience with high voltage substation design is required
  • Knowledge of utility standards, NESC, and an understanding of construction techniques is required
  • Exposure to Microsoft Office and Bluebeam Revu PDF Editor is preferred
  • EIT (Engineer in Training) in pursuit of obtaining PE License
  • Candidate must be willing to travel
About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.

Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim’s People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.

Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.