Dashiell Corporation

Facilities Study Engineer

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.


Job Title: Facilities Studies Engineer

Job Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, TX 77034.


Primary Function

Work with representatives from Electric Utilities and Developers to determine system impacts of connecting Developer’s proposed generation to the ERCOT grid. Develop high-level station layout and station placement recommendations, and work with Utility representatives to determine feasibility of installation as well as any related modifications required to the overall electrical system.


Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

Work with Utility representatives and project team to determine interconnect station location and design requirements.
Participate in pre-kickoff meetings with Utility representatives to review information provided by the customer and discuss how best to proceed.
Participate in kickoff meeting with developer to clarify project requirements.
Participate in site visits to determine the preferred and alternate locations for the station and any hinderances to construction.
Review Utility Study Documentation to determine overall system impacts.
Coordinate the creation of the single line diagram, electrical layout, property layout and vicinity map drawings with the design team.
Coordinate the relay protection requirements with Utility System Protection Engineers.
Coordinate Transmission Line requirements with T-Line Engineers and Utility representatives.
Send all drawing out for internal review.
Prepare estimates and high-level schedules for the new station and any upgrade work required at existing stations.
Prepare the Facility Study Report and submit for internal review.
Following review, update the Facility Study documents to incorporate changes.
Review and populate as necessary the Generation Interconnection Agreement to ensure it is aligned with the Facility Study.
If the Developer moves forward with the project, participate in handoff meeting with the project execution team.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work.
Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
Other duties as required.


Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university, with a power background preferred. Professional engineer license preferred. Two to ten years of related experience and/or proven knowledge in power engineering and design is required.


Physical Requirements

This position requires minimal physical effort.
Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.

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