Substation P&C Design Engineer at EDG Inc – Birmingham, Alabama

EDG Inc

JobSummary:

The Substation P&C Design Engineer supports the delivery ofsubstation detailed design projects from the conceptual phase through designcompletion for electric utilities, contractors and developers.

JobDuties and Responsibilities:

• Collect, compile, and analyzedata relating to substation components, equipment specifications forprocurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and reviewprocesses, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.

• Assist in reviewing third-partydesign documents, procurement lists, and project plans.

• Perform professional electricalengineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, AC/DCschematics, SCADA & DFR connections, wiring diagrams, general arrangement,substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design and lightningprotection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction oroperating permits.

• Participate in incorporatingfuture-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and variousdesign requirements with equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, andconduit and trenching design strategies that account for the safety andfunctionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.

• Support senior engineers withresearch and recommendations of fundamental components identified in designrequirements, as well as field equipment applications and operations.

• Verify the characteristics of asite, providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, testingmaintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues.

• Develop electrical calculationsfor loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lightingcircuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution.

• Prepare data and visualizationssuch as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, andillustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, oranalyses.

• Maintain quality controlstandards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statisticalanalysis, and reporting.

• Work as an individual or aspart of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, scientific, andconstruction professionals to execute project work, assist with laying outinstallations, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, andensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications,compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.

• Assist with development andscoping of small- to medium-sized projects.

• Contribute to the preparationof technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings toimprove, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or electricalengineering issues or problems.

• Conduct engineering studies andsurveys to gain further information on a particular design and constructionproblem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.

• Assist in the analysis,evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations,offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level riskmitigation activities.

• Assist in the preparation andimplementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).

• Work collaboratively with otherengineers and disciplines on projects with electrical infrastructureauthorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement anddevelopment projects.

• Perform additionalresponsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Basicor Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering;

• Five (5) years of relevant post educationexperience in an electrical engineering capacity designing power transmissionand distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments;

• Exposure to operations and project controlsexperience for purposes of reporting;

• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles,practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and projectwork-related issues;

• Experience with infrastructure planning, design,and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design;

• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators andunderstand requirements;

• Knowledge of relevant engineering and electricalconstruction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keepingrequirements;

• Availability and ability to work on multipleprojects simultaneously;

• Availability and ability to work overtime asneeded based on project needs;

• Strong written and verbal communication skillswith the ability to interact with company and client staff at all levels;

• Ability to learn new techniques, performmultiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, andcomply with company policies;

• Experience with discipline-specific designsoftware (i.e., CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP), AutoCADD electrical.

PreferredQualifications

• Engineer In Training Certificate

• P.E. license

WorkingConditions:

• Work is primarily conducted in an officeenvironment (Private or Semi-Private Office) but also requires occasionaltravel to off-site work locations;

• Field duties require outdoor work in aconstruction site type atmosphere;

• Interaction with other team members, as wellas supervisors and client personnel;

• Working on a construction site or in plantand/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels

• Must be able to wear safety equipment asrequired by the safety department for personal protection;

• May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes;

• May be required to travel out of town on aperiodic basis.

PhysicalRequirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation):

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20)pounds;

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing orother communication capabilities which permits employee to communicateeffectively;

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;

• Sufficient vision or other powers ofobservation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;

• Sufficient manual dexterity which permit theemployee to perform routine office duties;

• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexesto perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasksand levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title andshall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended tolimit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct andcontrol the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties andresponsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that areof similar kind or level of difficulty.

Other Drug Free Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-freeworkplace. Applicants are subject topre-employment drug screen by urinalysis.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to therequirements of EDG's drug free workplace program, employees may be required tosign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programsrequired by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disabilitystatus, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.