SolveNow · 8 hours ago
Electrical Project Engineer - EHV Substation (765kV)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSolveNow is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer specializing in Extra High Voltage substation projects. The role involves project coordination, technical guidance, and the development of engineering deliverables for substation designs up to 765kV.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Lead Role, providing project coordination, guidance and expertise on assigned substation projects
Support a variety of substation projects ranging up to 765kV in engineering detailed design and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)
Develop protection and control design deliverables including protective relays, panel arrangements, one line/single line diagrams, three line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay panel wiring and equipment wiring within high voltage substation designs
Develop physical design deliverables including yard layout plans, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems within high voltage substation designs
Perform or oversee quality review of electrical substation design packages
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members
Prepare electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction
Communicate and coordinate project activities with clients, vendors, subcontractors and other stakeholders
Present proposals, designs and project activities
Potential travel opportunities to client and vendor offices and/or project sites for design reviews, construction coordination and field verification
Prepare and manage design budgets and schedules
Provide support to business development or pursuit activities
Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and company policies. Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines
Independently applies knowledge and complies with the company quality program relative to assigned tasks. May be responsible for ensuring compliance with the quality program. Provides related guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects. Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. May oversee collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work. Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods. Actively delegates appropriate tasks to lower level team members to develop depth of project execution staff. Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments. Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project
Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects
Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on low to moderately complex projects. Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on low to moderately complex projects. Provides support to business development or pursuit activities and may offer other services to clients
Recognized as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area. May design a complete project of moderately complex scope or support multiple projects on complex technical challenges. Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring. May develop and apply advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems
Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required. May participate in career planning, and learning and development. Actively mentors lower level professionals and identifies successors to train in the specifics of their role
May assist with resource management strategy. May have responsibility for engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline
May be accountable for some administrative responsibilities that include but aren't limited to: Ensuring policies, procedures and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for work group
Ensuring adherence to corporate and division programs
Approving timesheets and expense reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
Minimum of 5 years related work experience
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations
Preferred
Extra High Voltage (EHV) substation design experience (500kV+) – Physical and/or Protection & Controls
Project lead and technical specialist experience overseeing utility substation clients and projects
QA/QC Reviews – Quality Assurance/Quality Checks
Experience coordinating and communicating with Clients, Multidisciplinary Leads and Project Managers
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Proficient with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Programs (such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Company
SolveNow
SolveNow has been revolutionizing the way businesses connect with top-tier professionals across multiple industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase