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POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Supervising Engineer - Substation will oversee the detailed design of high voltage substation projects. This role involves managing a team of engineers, designers and support staff to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, with extensive experience in high voltage substation projects and personnel management.  This position will report to the Engineering Director or Engineering Manager and be part of a substation design team with other engineers, designers, and drafters supporting substation projects across the QISG platform.

• Lead and manage projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, construction support, and closeout. 
• Supervise a team of engineers, designers, and support staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations. 
• Oversee the preparation of engineering designs, specifications, and plans for high voltage electrical substation projects. 
• Develop and manage project budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure cost-effective solutions. 
• Prepare and maintain detailed project status reports, engineering documentation, and records. 
• Evaluates and monitors engineering contractors and consultants.
• Assist in selection, training, coaching of direct reports to build effective teams.
• Assign tasks to project design team based on project needs
• Work with project team to create or modify all design documents
• Review projects to verify compliance with QISG and utility specifications and standards, including environmental and safety requirements. 
• Oversee quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship and materials. 
• Review physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
• Review protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists and panel layouts.
• Develop design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Review engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and grounding analysis.
• Ensure project team applies engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI
• Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
• Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• P.E. license is required.
• Expert understanding of the major components of a substation is required.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed engineering for high voltage substation projects.
• Strong technical expertise in structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
• Strong understanding of industry specific software packages.
• Knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates.
• Demonstrated experience supporting external customers.

• Competitive salary, overtime is available and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.

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