Senior High Voltage Substation Design Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior High Voltage Substation Design Engineer

Location: Montvale, New Jersey

Position Summary:

RCM Energy Services is seeking to hire a Senior High Voltage Substation Design Engineer with experience in Power Utilities to join its team.

Key Responsibilities

Design all aspects of utility substations, generating stations and related facilities, with limited guidance from other experienced engineers and be able to assist junior level engineers and designers from time to time.

Perform or coordinate preparation of one-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation layout, grounding and lightning plans, etc.

Perform or coordinate design calculations in accordance with industry standards such as IEEE, NEC, NESC, etc. as well as working within client specific standards which will vary from client to client.

Perform QA/QC design checks, assisting with design efforts for electric utility substation physical and wiring/control/protection packages, preparing drawings, sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials, project schedules and any other required documents and/or reports.

Utilize various client information systems to retrieve information and deliver design packages.

Travel to client sites will be required as necessary to perform job functions such as, but not limited to, acquiring field data necessary to prepare the appropriate design.

Act as a project engineer on some projects. The successful candidate will need to coordinate the design and engineering activities with other disciplines such as Civil, Structural, Mechanical and other Engineering disciplines and Architects.

Requirements:

Must have a Bachelor's Degree (BS or BE) in Engineering in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a concentration in Power Systems.

7+ years of experience in Engineering, Design, or related work experience in Utility Grade power systems including substations, transmission, generation, relay protection, etc.

Working knowledge of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI and IEEE codes.

Ability to create new and to revise existing One Line drawings, Relay Protection Diagrams and AC/DC Schematic and Wiring drawings.

Proficient with Microsoft Office software products and familiar with Autodesk Plant Design Suite (including AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Navisworks, Revit) and/or Bentley AutoPLANT.

Must possess a valid driver's license to drive to client sites and between branch offices. Nationwide and International Travel may be required from time to time. Expected travel time is approximately 10-20% and can vary.

Desired:

Project Management experience

PE License or FE/EIT Certificate and the willingness to obtain a PE

Certifications: PMP, LEED-AP, etc.

Advanced degrees Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, or related field

Inter-disciplinary Engineering Experience is highly desired

Testing, Commissioning or Start-up Experience

Construction Supervision and field support services experience

US Citizen or the ability to work in the US without sponsorship

Competitive Salary offered, along with benefits such as 401k, Stock Purchase Plan, Health, Dental and more. Salary and Title are commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

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