Director of Substation Engineering (Columbus, Chicago & Denver)

  • US$165000 - US$200000 per annum + 15% bonus
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Permanent

Are you an experienced Substation Engineering Manager looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for three leaders in the substation engineering field to join a growing and innovative team in Chicago, Columbus, and Denver.

Responsibilities:

  • Possess and maintain broad and in-depth knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to utility power distribution, transmission, substation systems, specific expertise for substation.
  • Design of substation and switching stations
  • Physical Design - engineering and design of equipment, structures, ductbanks, grounding, lighting, static protection, relay houses
  • P&C Design - engineering and design of protection and control systems, one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring and connection diagrams, relay schemes, communication systems.
  • Equipment Replacement - engineering and design associated with replacement programs.
  • New Builds - greenfield project design
  • Develop concept design alternatives, engineering calculations, analysis, and engineering estimates for major capital upgrade projects for substations.
  • Perform site surveys for major upgrade projects, develop concept design, and present the design to management and the client.
  • Assist and prepare complete cost estimates for large-scale substation projects.
  • Keep up to date with utility industry standards and codes. Enforce and maintain all applicable standards and codes for O&M, replacement/renewal and new installations.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of power system protection and relaying schemes for substations.
  • Develop/review complex electrical system models and validate various system study findings/recommendations.
  • Develop electrical specifications for major electrical apparatus.
  • Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor and construction personnel.
  • Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation.
  • Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency.
  • Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders.
  • Coordinate and review the work of up to 5 engineers and designers.
  • Manages schedule, budget, and scope of services

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum or equivalent and 10 years of related working experience
  • Substation project experience
  • 3+ years of engineering management experience: prior experience building a team from scratch is preferred
  • EPC experience
  • PE license is preferred
  • Strong communications skills: prior experience with business development is preferred

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