What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substation Project Engineer position at Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS)?
Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is seeking a Substation Project Engineer to work in the Roanoke, VA area. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, and paid time off.
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated Substation Project Engineer to support utility infrastructure projects involving substation assets, energization activities, and asset management processes. This role is primarily office-based and requires close coordination with field personnel, project teams, and engineering stakeholders to ensure assets are properly documented, reviewed, and placed into service.
The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical or utility engineering, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining accurate technical records.
Key Responsibilities
Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is an international recruiting and staffing firm specializing in Engineering, Technical, and Professional positions. Founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of an engineering firm, ITS has built a long-standing reputation as a strategic partner to job seekers and clients alike.
ITS works with some of the largest and most respected architectural, engineering, and manufacturing companies in the industry. Our flexible service offerings and commitment to excellence have allowed us to maintain a strong reputation for decades.
Benefits
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated Substation Project Engineer to support utility infrastructure projects involving substation assets, energization activities, and asset management processes. This role is primarily office-based and requires close coordination with field personnel, project teams, and engineering stakeholders to ensure assets are properly documented, reviewed, and placed into service.
The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical or utility engineering, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining accurate technical records.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform pre- and post-energization reviews for substation projects.
- Review outage requests, construction prints, attestation reports, and asset database records.
- Monitor project schedules and energization dates to ensure assets are ready for service.
- Verify asset documentation and status updates within utility asset management systems.
- Coordinate with field personnel to confirm installation, removal, and retirement of substation assets.
- Maintain accurate review records and project documentation in SharePoint.
- Support project planning, scheduling, and cost forecasting activities.
- Analyze engineering data and recommend process improvements.
- Provide technical guidance and support to project team members as needed.
- Collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, and construction teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
- Two or more years of related engineering experience in utility, substation, transmission, or distribution environments.
- Knowledge of substation assets, energization processes, and utility operations preferred.
- Experience working with asset management databases, SharePoint, or Power BI is a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and coordinate with field personnel.
- Onsite position requiring five days per week in the office.
- Occasional visits to substations or field locations may be required.
- No overtime expected.
- No routine travel required.
Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is an international recruiting and staffing firm specializing in Engineering, Technical, and Professional positions. Founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of an engineering firm, ITS has built a long-standing reputation as a strategic partner to job seekers and clients alike.
ITS works with some of the largest and most respected architectural, engineering, and manufacturing companies in the industry. Our flexible service offerings and commitment to excellence have allowed us to maintain a strong reputation for decades.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and vacation