Senior Substation Engineer at Talantage Staffing Solutions – Atlanta, Georgia

Position Title: Senior Substation Engineer

Dept., BU / Section: Transmission

Reports to: Supervisor, Substation EngineeringSummaryUnder minimal supervision, is responsible for the design and project engineering of substation projects for which company has assumed responsibility.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Provide engineering for substation projects. Work with designer/drafters to develop drawing sets and other documentation required for implementation of various substation projects. This position will be responsible for the development of the physical and control design packages.
• Write specifications and review approval drawings for materials and equipment to be purchased. Evaluates vendor qualifications and bids; make purchase recommendations for major substation equipment and materials.
• Evaluates engineering contractor qualifications and bids; makes recommendations for the contracting of engineering services for substation projects. Prepares and administers contracts for engineering and construction projects.
• Help maintain a complete set of up-to-date design standards and procedures.
• Maintain a working knowledge of industry accepted substation design practices, establish communications and maintain rapport with Participants, Protection and Controls, Operations and Maintenance, Engineering Technical Services, and other ITS members to ensure the safe and reliable operation of company substations.
• As necessary, periodically represent company and/or department in various meetings and committee meetings.
• Provide cost estimates to planning for the budgeting of proposed capital projects.
• Assume similar and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Generally, requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university
• 7-10 years of demonstrated related experience in the electric utility industry. A combination of education and related experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• A professional engineer license is desired.
• Excellent communication skills and responsiveness
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task

Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.