Substation Engineer

Substation Engineer

At Prime Partners Engineering, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees represent a wide range of races, cultures, genders, and religions, bringing a diverse set of talents, skills, strengths, points of view and experiences to the table, improving creativity and innovation. We work to engage employees in open dialogue, inspire them to think creatively, trust them to manage their work schedules and empower them to collaborate with one another.

Prime Partners Engineering, LLC is a full-service project management, design engineering and dry utility consulting firm. The company has expertise in all aspects of electrical distribution design including residential and commercial projects, utility system improvements, solar, and complex network design. The firm’s founding members have over thirty years combined experience working in project management and design oversight to effectively manage capital projects from initiation to close. We believe in providing the highest level of quality to our clients and continually strive to exceed customer expectations.

Job Description:

The Substation Engineer performs engineering work with a focus on substation engineering design including both physical and protection & control practices. The Engineer is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical substations. This includes planning and implementing projects related to substation infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Primary Duties:

o Develop detailed engineering designs for new substations or modifications to existing ones.

o Create layout drawings, schematics, and specifications for substation equipment.

o Conducts project design and cost alternative studies, field inspections, and prepares associated reports.

o Manage and oversee substation construction projects from conception to completion.

o Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including electrical designers, technicians, and project managers.

o Prepares plans, layouts, design calculations and related engineering design in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Including Electrical Power Calculations.

o Performs project engineering and project management functions for assigned projects.

o Specify and select appropriate substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, relays, and switchgear.

o Ensure equipment meets industry standards and project requirements.

o Stay current with industry codes, standards, and regulations related to substations.

o Ensure all designs and projects comply with applicable safety and environmental standards.

o Plan and conduct testing and commissioning activities for substation equipment.

o Identify and resolve any issues during the commissioning process.

o Develop maintenance procedures and schedules for substation equipment.

o Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with substation components, recommending and implementing solutions.

o Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures in the design, construction, and maintenance of substations.

o Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to substation designs, projects, and maintenance activities.

o Prepares and manages cost estimates, budgets, schedules, material and construction specifications and construction contracts for projects assigned.

o Work within a project team to create all design documents and drawings for a project, including creating wiring diagrams from schematics, generating bills of materials, and applying field mark-ups of project as-built drawings with minimal supervision.

o Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in substation design and maintenance.

Position Requirements:

o Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.

o Professional Engineer (PE) license is often preferred.

o Relevant experience in substation design, construction, and maintenance.

o Experience in the design of additions, modifications, extensions, upgrades and rearrangements of company generation, transmission, substation, and communication and control systems and facilities.

o Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools.

o Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices.

o Knowledge of substation systems from 34.5kV to 500kV with familiarity with basic principles related to the engineering design or high voltage substations.

o Application of National Electrical Safety Code to the Design Processes

Skills:

o Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

o Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

o Project management and organizational skills.

o Familiarity with industry codes and standards.

o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Prime Partners Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, sex, gender identity, color, religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

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Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Antonio, TX 78205