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El Paso Electric Company · 2 months ago

ENGINEER-ASSOC-SR (7236-Substation Engineering)

13511 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX, 79938, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $122K/yr

0+ years exp

El Paso Electric Company is a utility provider in the region, and they are seeking a Senior Engineer for Substation Engineering. The role involves preparing engineering designs, managing construction specifications, and ensuring compliance for substation projects.

ElectronicsEnergyTransportation

Responsibilities

Prepares engineering design plans, layout, schematics, and technical drawings for the construction of new and/or existing high voltage substation facilities and related components

Estimates costs for capital budgets on the construction of substation projects

Prepares economic analysis on engineering alternatives to facilities and equipment

Prepares bid specifications for the construction, expansion and modification of substation facilities and equipment

Performs research, field work, construction specifications, drawing preparation and material scheduling for the construction of the substation project

Provides substation engineering technical support during and after the project construction

Assists with the planning and budget of construction of future substation facilities

Responsible for the procurement of high voltage equipment and overseeing the delivery process of it

Collaborate with project managers, field personnel and other company stakeholders involved in the design and construction of new and expansion substation projects

Reviews and receives invoices for materials and engineering services

Ensures NERC and WECC compliance work is completed and documented appropriately

Works with vendors to address material and equipment defects and failures

Creates and documents material standards and addresses general construction material issues

Contributes to capital project scope documentation (e.g.: Scope Zero Document)

Valid driver’s license and be in compliance with the Company’s Driving Program policy

Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures and code of ethics as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations to include employment, safety and environmental standards and regulations

Perform other related tasks that are not included, but are within the context of the duties defined

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringNational Electrical Code (NEC)AutoCADElectrical Power SystemsProject EstimatingEffective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

0-5 years or more experience required

Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards as they pertain to substation and transmission facilities; fundamentals of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, engineering design and techniques, construction methods and specifications, project estimating and scheduling, and applicable standards

Ability to coordinate, organize, and prioritize tasks; perform complex calculations and operate personal computer with engineering software and AutoCad applications

Ability to design electrical systems, comprehend project cost estimates, perform complex substation reports (e.g.: grounding grid reports, equipment inspection reports), meet project deadlines, and develop design and construction documents

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with officers, managers, fellow employees, and the general public

Ability to maintain a strong sense of propriety concerning confidential matters

Valid driver's license and be in compliance with the Company's Driving Program policy