Remote Substation Protection Engineer Jobs in Virginia

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing team. Electrical design and equipment upgrades, medium and high voltage power distribution system design in an industrial setting, equipment design and selection including motor control centers, drives, switchgear, panelboards, substation transformers, and related equipment, drawing creation including one-lines, wiring diagrams, protective relays, breaker control schematic diagrams, and transfer schemes for plant power are all services in high demand from our clients. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a senior engineer to continue to build upon their engineering career, do challenging and meaningful work, and protect the earth’s resources at the same time.

This person will be able to work remotely but will be required to travel to South Florida client sites occasionally.

For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity for significant professional growth and the potential to collaborate with local and national teams. The candidate will have a broad range of responsibilities, which include mentoring junior and midlevel electrical and Instrumentation and Control (I&C) staff, interact with clients, manage electrical and I&C related projects, and participate in new business development.  In this role, your design delivery responsibilities will include power system modeling, conceptual design development, layout and selection of equipment, development of contract drawings using 2D and 3D design approaches, bid package preparation, field investigations, electrical and I&C design, and support during construction both in the office and the field. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for building things, meeting new people, and desire to work with professionals who perform industrial and municipal electrical, and other water/wastewater work.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Perform electrical design in coordination with other team members on plant and pump station power systems
• Produce effective and accurate written documents, reports, and technical memorandums
• Serve as a project task manager, or perform as lead discipline (electrical) engineer on projects as appropriate
• Scope and budget projects, identify method of project execution. Prioritize requests to ensure deadlines are met
• Successfully manage and execute electrical designs to be on time and on budget using company systems and tools
• Collaborate with other technical national teams for design standards and coordination
• Mentor other electrical and I&C engineers and designers

Desired Skills and Experience:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineering registration required
• Minimum of 12 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer working for government, municipal, and/or industrial water and wastewater industries preferred
• Experience in electrical power systems design and specification, which include service entrance, feeder and branch circuits, lighting, grounding, power distribution and standby power equipment, and associated systems studies and calculations.
• Experience in power system analysis and modeling software such as SKM and ETAP a plus.
• Experience in industrial power systems design, service entrance, feeder and branch circuits, lighting, emergency power and power distribution equipment is required
• Medium to High Voltage experience is required
• Solid knowledge in the application of the National Electrical Code
• Solid knowledge and understanding of electrical safety systems, NFPA 70E
• Effective oral and written communication
• Able to multi-task, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and work independently with a willingness to learn
• Candidate should be a self-starter, results-oriented and be able to work under tight and pressured deadlines

Salary Range:Theanticipatedstarting payrange for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and maybemore or lessdependingupon skills, experience,and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future. 

Location A: $118,000 - $161,000

Location B: $130,000 - $177,000

Location C: $142,000 - $194,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com.

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third-Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

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