Details: My client, a full-service engineering and consulting firm specializing in providing technical solutions to the energy and public sectors, is looking for a Senior Substation Engineer with 8-10 years' experience, and a proven background in performing the design and engineering tasks associated with electrical utilities substation facilities. You will perform a substantive role in the substation design, preparation of specifications, administration functions or field engineering related to assigned engineering projects. You must have previous experience in operating various power system design software tools required for performing the design and engineering tasks associated with electrical utilities substation facilities. You must also possess an understanding of both basic and complex issues associated with substation structures, components, cable and conduit system, grounding system and shielding system methodologies, terminologies, and techniques required in the developing construction documentation for the assigned project. Essential Functions of Position Design of engineered systems of the largest size and highest complexity. Activities shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Preliminary design and budgetary estimate. Detailed design and estimates. Equipment specification, proposal evaluation and requisitioning. Engineering calculations to assure safety and performance of equipment and systems. Acquisition of on-site measurements and other data to accomplish the design or to monitor and evaluate plant performance. Coordinating equipment delivery and design engineering to meet construction schedules. Checking completed job for adequacy of design and documentation. Monitor the project construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Activities may include, but not be limited to, the following: Act as Resident Engineer on projects of any magnitude. Interpret complex plans and specifications and apply available information to ensure that all project design requirements are satisfied. Maintain familiarity with appropriate engineering and construction codes and ensure compliance with all codes. Prepare and/or monitor complex construction schedules to ensure timely completion of the work. Institute and direct changes to the work when required by differing site conditions. Conduct on-site design or investigation work to ensure adequacy of contractor's construction methods. Receive, evaluate, and approve contractor's invoices. Receive and inspect equipment to be installed on the project and approve for payment. Position Requirements Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred) or in related field from an accredited university. Professional engineering license required 8 - 10 years of experience in engineering of related projects. Strong understanding and knowledge of industry and national codes and standards including but not limited to NESC and NFPA 70 (NEC) and IEEE Standards and other applicable standards pertaining to substation design. Experience with system design software, CADD and Microsoft Office products required. Strong analytical and management skills Experience with ground grid design of substations. Experience with power systems software packages such as Cape, Aspen Oneliner, CDEGS, WingIS, SKM and ETAP along with other software packages strongly desired. Willingness to travel for site surveys, project scope walks and meetings #INDE

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