Electrical Substation Engineer - # 2704 at Wade Trim

Detroit, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, Energy, InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
5-10 years of experience with high-voltage substation design (distribution, sub-transmission, and transmission level voltage classes)
Proficiency with Bentley Projectwise, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam Revu PDF Editor (preferred)
Self-motivated with excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with others

Responsibilities

Act as lead engineer on substation design projects, delegate tasks, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Actively coordinate with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects
Perform detailed quality reviews of project deliverables
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and design technicians
Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards
Provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes
Attend and/or conduct client and project meetings
Create scope, budget, and schedule for project tasks
Assist with proposals, marketing, project reports, and technical presentations
Develop electrical design deliverables, including: One-lines, Installation plans, Section views and details, Protective relaying and control design
Prepare schematics, panel elevations, panel wiring diagrams, and interconnection diagrams
Prepare research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or material selection
Perform complex engineering calculations/studies related to substation projects, including: Lightning protection, Conduit fill, AC/DC station service loading, Surge arrester sizing, Voltage drop
Prepare RTU control, status, and analog point lists, raceway/cable schedules

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

High-Voltage Substation DesignBentley ProjectwiseMicrosoft OfficeBluebeam RevuOne-Line DiagramsInstallation PlansProject ManagementQuality ReviewMentoringEngineering Standards

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program.

Is this a remote or hybrid role?

The position is hybrid with a flexible work schedule that includes hybrid or remote options, based in Michigan offices.

What are the key requirements for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 5-10 years of experience with high-voltage substation design, proficiency with Bentley Projectwise, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam Revu PDF Editor (preferred), plus strong communication, organizational skills, and ability to work with others.

What is the salary for this Electrical Substation Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has a Professional Engineering License (preferred), a collaborative problem-solving approach, experience leading projects, and the ability to mentor junior staff while handling complex substation design tasks.

Wade Trim

Civil engineering and infrastructure solutions

About Wade Trim

Wade Trim specializes in providing customized solutions for infrastructure projects, focusing on civil engineering, planning, and surveying. Their approach emphasizes collaboration and effective communication to deliver reliable solutions that maximize the value of clients' infrastructure investments.

500 Griswold St #2500, Detroit, MI 48226, USAHeadquarters

1926Year Founded

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Consulting, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries

501-1,000Employees