Responsible for substation engineering including detailed design for high voltage projects through 500kv. Depending upon complexity of the project, the candidate may prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric substation projects - including both physical and protection and control practices. Requires knowledge of substation systems ranging in voltages from 12.47 kV up to 500 kV. Detailed knowledge of basic principles related to engineering design of high voltage substations. Requires knowledge of engineering standards, such as, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, and NEMA. Other duties include developing technical specifications, providing direction and guidance to drafters and designers, directing the flow of drafting and designer duties, ensuring design schedules are met, including regularly providing project status updates to project engineer. Responsible for handling multiple projects and providing a detailed design package that complies with applicable engineering design standards and all safety codes.
This is the fifth level of the Engineering classification. Provide engineering/technical expertise to solve the most complex problems and provide leadership skills to provide in a specific area of expertise, with wide latitude for un-reviewed work. Incumbents are expected to have advanced skills, work independently and are to be considered industry experts in their discipline or in a particular field. With latitude for Un-reviewed work, in the area of expertise will provide:

• Coaches and mentors other Engineering professionals.
• Reviews work of subordinate Engineering professionals.
• Provides technical leadership and direction on a corporate or industry level in their field of expertise.
• Engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems. 
• Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.
• Thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches.
• Continuous improvement of job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Accurate records and files.

• Graduate of four year college or university with Bachelor of Science of Electrical Engineering degree BSEE 
• 15 years as a practicing registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• An expert in engineering theories and principles.
• An expert in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership within the utility industry.
• Skilled in principles of project management.
• Subject matter expert in electrical engineering practices.

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