Signal Energy · 2 days ago
Project Engineer - Electrical
Albany, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expSignal Energy is a company providing comprehensive power solutions through experienced professionals. They are seeking a Project Engineer - Electrical to lead a team in the design of electrical power substations and transmission systems, ensuring effective project flow and coordination among engineering disciplines.
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Responsibilities
Practical knowledge and understanding of Engineering/Procurement/Construction types of projects
Coordinating project flow and issues between all engineering discipline and project management
Providing engineering support to project management, procurement and construction on all stages of projects
Coordinate and lead multi-disciplines engineering team to efficiently execute engineering and design of substation/transmission projects
Developing single-line switching and protection diagrams
Creating equipment specifications and supporting procurement of equipment including working with vendors and review of the vendor/contractor-proposed equipment
Developing three-line and DC schematic diagrams
Developing and maintaining a bill of material
Developing cable and conduit schedule, including sizing
Conducting the required calculations and creating reports: AC and DC systems including sizing DC battery, overvoltage protection and coordination, conduit fill, grounding, lightning protection, etc
Developing control panel layouts and wiring diagrams; Selecting protective devices and ratings
Review and coordination of substation physical drawings and calculations including general arrangements, clearances, details, conduit, grounding, lightning protection, etc
Design of underground MV and HV cabling systems including cable ampacity, installation details, etc
Coordinate design with clients, vendors and subcontractors, including attendance at meetings
Assure that all engineering documents and records are properly maintained
Coordinate with purchasing and quality control personnel
Coordination/guidance of designers/drafters and detailed review/approval of electrical drawings
Understanding unique requirements and constraints of multiple types of projects, including engineering-only, EPC, utility, renewable, industrial, commercial, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering
5+ Years' Experience in Design of Transmission Level Substations (13.8kV – 500 kV)
Practical knowledge and understanding of Engineering/Procurement/Construction types of projects
Coordinating project flow and issues between all engineering discipline and project management
Providing engineering support to project management, procurement and construction on all stages of projects
Coordinate and lead multi-disciplines engineering team to efficiently execute engineering and design of substation/transmission projects
Developing single-line switching and protection diagrams
Creating equipment specifications and supporting procurement of equipment including working with vendors and review of the vendor/contractor-proposed equipment
Developing three-line and DC schematic diagrams
Developing and maintaining a bill of material
Developing cable and conduit schedule, including sizing
Conducting the required calculations and creating reports: AC and DC systems including sizing DC battery, overvoltage protection and coordination, conduit fill, grounding, lightning protection, etc
Developing control panel layouts and wiring diagrams; Selecting protective devices and ratings
Review and coordination of substation physical drawings and calculations including general arrangements, clearances, details, conduit, grounding, lightning protection, etc
Design of underground MV and HV cabling systems including cable ampacity, installation details, etc
Coordinate design with clients, vendors and subcontractors, including attendance at meetings
Assure that all engineering documents and records are properly maintained
Coordinate with purchasing and quality control personnel
Coordination/guidance of designers/drafters and detailed review/approval of electrical drawings
Understanding unique requirements and constraints of multiple types of projects, including engineering-only, EPC, utility, renewable, industrial, commercial, etc
Highly motivated and able to execute tasks from a lead role
Good written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work well with others in a team setting
Skilled in engineering theories and principles
Skilled in practice of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
Skilled in problem solving in time-sensitive situations
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Word – Intermediate
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Excel – Intermediate
Demonstrated experience in AutoCAD (2015 or later) – Intermediate
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Outlook – Intermediate
Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs
Preferred
Professional Engineering license (one or more US states) preferable, but not required
Educational courses in power systems analysis, electrical machinery, etc
Minimum of 3 years of application experience with SEL, GE, etc. relays
Codes and Standards: NEC, NFPA, NESC, OSHA, NERC, RUS, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, Local and Federal Building Codes
Familiarity with, and review of, substation physical drawings and calculations including general arrangements, clearances, details, conduit, grounding, lightning protection, etc
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Benefits
401K
Company
Signal Energy
Signal Energy is a leading full service design/build contractor providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for renewable energy & infrastructure projects.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Christy
Chief Executive Officer
Robert L. Tabb
Chief Financial Officer
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