POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced Substation Engineer to join our team and help manage our increasing workload. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and enjoys taking ownership of projects. You should be adaptable, thrive in the face of challenges, and have strong problem-solving skills. This is a hybrid position based in our Wilmington, DE, office.

Wilmington offers a vibrant community with a rich history, beautiful parks, and a range of cultural attractions. It's also conveniently located near major cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore, making it an ideal place for both work and leisure.

JOB FUNCTION:

• Develop project plans, including project scope of work and WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) for complex multi-discipline-based substation Engineering projects and EPC projects
• Manage Substation project execution, including project scope, schedule, budget, and project resources, including external vendors, consultants, and contractors
• Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions to obstacles, and ensure client goals are achieved
• Attend client meetings and communicate concerns and changes with the client to ensure a positive relationship and growth opportunities
• Prepare and review preliminary designs
• Prepare proposals, including budgetary estimates
• Lead the development of plans, specifications, studies, estimates, material lists, and other deliverables
• Ensure team adherence to QA/QC program
• Prepare job postings, conduct interviews, hire, onboard, train, and mentor engineers
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Perform project-related preliminary and pre-commissioning inspection site visits, including periodic travel to meet clients throughout North America to develop business
• Read, interpret, and review technical drawings, schematics, isometrics, process & instrumentation diagrams, specifications, and system operating procedures
• Develop and review bidding and construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to research, design, and evaluate products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet project requirements and generate technical reports
• Confer with the design team to incorporate design information and client standards into the construction documents
• Prepare/review technical reports and correspondence for project designs and studies
• Drive safety initiatives
• Responsible for operational efficiency, including minimizing outstanding WIP and A/R by ensuring client milestones, budgets, and expectations are met
• Prepare/review and/or monitor complex schedules to ensure the timely completion of the project work
• Review testing and commissioning reports of substation equipment and protection, and SCADA communications relays
• Engage in business development efforts and prepare responses to Requests for Proposals

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Minimum 8+ years of experience with substation electrical physical, protection, control, and SCADA Communication Engineering in the power industry and professional services for greenfield and brownfield substations
• A Professional Engineering License in Power is preferred
• Proficiency in Engineering studies software such as ETAP, EMTP, SKM, CDEGS/WinIGS, Microsoft Suite, AI tools, etc.
• Experience in reviewing electrical, protection, control, SCADA communication schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
• Experience in SEL/GE relays, relay settings, system studies such as arc flash, short circuit, coordination, and engineering studies such as grounding analysis, transient studies, conduit, cable V drop, lighting, lightning, AC & DC system sizing, equipment sizing, etc.
• Testing and commissioning of equipment and relays’ experience is preferred
• Experience in renewable energy, such as PV, wind, and BESS, is preferred
• Experience with 3D substation design preferred
• Experience leading FAT and SAT for Control House, switchgear house, Transformer, etc. is preferred
• Proficiency in engineering standards such as IEEE, NESC, NEC, OSHA, etc.
• Proficiency with project management, resource management, and financial analysis tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, supervisory, and leadership skills

BENEFITS:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

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