Senior Substation Engineer

This client has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Substation Engineer to support our Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects in the U.S.
This person will be preparing and delivering designs, and will be interfacing with other internal engineering disciplines, external engineering resources, procurement managers, project engineers, project managers, and construction contractors.

How You’ll Make an Impact
 

• Developing electromechanical design criteria and conceptual layouts for AIS Stations
• Directing general arrangement, grounding, trench, and conduit drawings while considering electrical and mechanical parameters
• Performing and reviewing electrical engineering calculations including cable ampacity, grounding, lightning, illumination, and auxiliary loads
• Creating equipment specifications, bills of materials, and engineering execution plans aligned with project schedules
• Supporting and leading 3D design efforts for proposals, pricing, and project execution while reviewing manufacturer documentation
• Identifying and resolving technical issues, ensuring deliverables meet schedule targets, and supporting customer meetings with Marketing and Project teams

What You Bring 
 

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; Professional Engineering license preferred (or availability and willingness to get it)
• 7 or more years of experience with a focus on primary electrical design for substations. Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice-versa.
• Experience with GIS/AIS; Knowledge on ANSI/IEEE standards, IEC standards knowledge is a plus. 
• Experience with equipment typically used in substation projects.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit. Siemens NX and Inventor are a plus.
• Professional Electrical Engineering (PE) License, state of Texas is preferred.

Travel domestically to customer meetings and to project sites, as needed (~20%)

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.