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Project Engineer Substation/Transmission Project Mgt

OUC - The Reliable One

Orlando, FL • On-site

$102K - $154K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Project Engineer Substation/Transmission Project Mgt to join the Trans Substation Engineering & Construction division. At OUC, we don't just work - we're building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.
We are looking for a detail-driven, strategic, and technically strong engineering professional to manage electric substation capital improvement projects that support OUC's commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective service to our customers. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing engineering consultants, reviewing transmission and substation design specifications for compliance with OUC standards, and securing the resources needed for the successful execution of capital projects. You will also represent and negotiate OUC's interests with consultants, contractors, developers, government agencies, and industry organizations to ensure positive outcomes aligned with utility needs.
OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community, OUC's mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.
Join a team of visionary Change Agents, Strategists, and Community Ambassadors who understand the vital role of diverse experiences in powering creativity and industry transformation. At OUC, each position contributes to the success and achievement of our goals. Click here to learn more about what we do.
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or directly related engineering degree, from an ABET accredited college or university;
  • Minimum four (4) year's total experience to include electric utility substation project management; electric utility transmission/substation design engineering, project management, construction management or operations experience;
  • Advanced certification in Power Systems (preferred);
  • Valid Driver's License.

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
  • OUC's Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully-funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
  • Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
  • Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities
  • Access to family-oriented recreational areas
  • Paid Conference and Training Opportunities

Click here to view our Benefits Summary.
Salary Range: $102,837.60 - $154,256.40 annually - commensurate with experience
The salary range listed reflects the full pay grade (minimum to maximum) for this role. In alignment with OUC's compensation practices, starting salaries typically fall within the first half of the range (minimum to midpoint). Any exceptions to this practice require additional review and approval.
Location: Pershing
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. This organization does not offer or sponsor employment visas for internship or full-time positions.
Please see below a complete Job description for this position.
Job Purpose:
Manage electric substation capital improvement projects to meet OUC customer needs in the most safe, reliable, and cost-efficient manner. Perform review of engineering consultants' transmission and substation design specifications to ensure compliance with OUC standards and desired project outcome. Represent and negotiate OUC interests with consultants, vendors, contractors, developers, utilities, governmental agencies and industry working groups.
Primary Functions:
  • Coordinate and manage activities of engineering consultants and administer contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions;
  • Perform review of engineering consultants' transmission and substation project design specifications to ensure compliance with OUC standards and desired project outcomes;
  • Coordinate acquisition of all resources needed to successfully complete assigned projects including property rights, permits, materials, consultants and contractors;
  • Recommend new and updated engineering design standards, practices, procedures, methods, and material specifications which promote a safe, reliable, and cost effective transmission and substation system;
  • Recommend policy level and procedural changes that improve design and operation of the system;
  • Represent and negotiate OUC interests with consultants, vendors, contractors, developers, utilities, governmental agencies and industry working groups;
  • Attend seminars and advanced technical training as needed and available;
  • Coordinate, guide, and train other personnel on specific projects and programs as assigned;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Requirements:
Working knowledge of all, but not limited to, the following:
  • Power plants operations;
  • Real time transmission system operations (i.e. Tags, schedules, outages, operators);
  • System protection concepts, short circuit and system command and control;
  • Transmission equipment and applications;
  • Environmental permitting processes and requirements in Central Florida;
  • Substation layout analysis and evaluation;
  • Mathematical and Analytical Skills;
  • Financial and budgeting concepts;
  • National Electric Safety Code;
  • Electrical maps/drawings/schematics/diagrams;
  • Substation materials and construction standards;

Familiarity with all, but not limited to, the following:
  • Equipment specifications for transmission lines and substations;
  • Project financial, budgeting, and cash flow statements;
  • Spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations;
  • OUC passenger vehicle;
  • Software Applications (i.e. AutoCAD, PLS CAD, Primavera, Project Management tools);
  • Related industry, organizational and departmental policies, practices, and procedures; legal guidelines, ordinances, and laws;
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written;
  • Good negotiation and analytical skills;
  • Adaptable and flexible in evolving work environments;
  • Eagerness to learn and teach others;
  • Understand and apply governmental accounting practices in maintenance of financial records;
  • Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages;
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.).

Education/ Certification/ Years of Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or directly related engineering degree, from an ABET accredited college or university;
  • Minimum four (4) years total experience to include electric utility substation project management; electric utility transmission/substation design engineering, project management, construction management or operations experience;
  • Advanced certification in Power Systems (preferred);
  • Valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions:
This job may be exposed outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, insects, work in confined places, and wet, humid conditions (non-weather).
Physical Requirements:
This job requires standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching over head, and may lift up to forty (40) pounds. This job requires speaking and hearing, repetitive motions, typing, writing, detailed inspection, and may drive a company vehicle.
OUC-The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.
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