Substation Engineer at Valdes Architecture and Engineering

Lombard, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Utilities, Energy, Electrical EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
3+ years of experience working in substation design
Experience in single lines, site plans, electrical plans/sections, grounding, and equipment specifications
Knowledge of transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, arresters, potential & current transformers, and control houses
Knowledgeable in SKM electrical modeling software
Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate complicated issues in a simple manner
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

Solid Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with the capability and the initiative to perform tasks while supervising and mentoring junior staff members
Assist staff with ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget
Prepare design packages consisting of one-line diagram, site plan, electrical plans & sections, conduit plans/details, grounding plan/details, and bills of materials
Maintain positive business relationships with key client contacts throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate engineering details/drafting with multiple department designers to develop project drawings
On-site interface with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers
Coordinate physical design for high voltage substations
Perform AC and DC load calculations
Familiarity with protection and controls design
Cable routing design
Utility interface design
Equipment selection and specifications
Bills of materials
Site plan, plans/sections, conduit, and grounding
Coordinate with other design disciplines
Control building and panel hardware specifications
Development of sequence of construction identifying pre-outage work

Skills

One-Line Diagrams

Site Plans

Electrical Plans

Grounding Plans

Equipment Specifications

Transformers

Circuit Breakers

Disconnect Switches

Arresters

Potential Transformers

Current Transformers

Control Houses

AC Load Calculations

DC Load Calculations

Protection Design

Cable Routing

SKM

Valdes Architecture and Engineering

Provides engineering and project management services

About Valdes Architecture and Engineering

Valdes Architecture & Engineering delivers expert engineering and project management services across various sectors, excelling in process simulation, instrumentation and controls, project management, procurement services, and construction management. They maintain a focus on delivering high-quality and precise solutions that cater to a wide range of industrial needs.

E 22nd St, York Township, IL 60148, USAHeadquarters

1992Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Consulting, Industrial & Manufacturing, EnergyIndustries

51-200Employees