Substation P&C Designer

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Substation P&C DesignerJob Summary

POWER Engineers is currently seeking a Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Designer to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Augusta office located in Hallowell, Maine. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of the office).

Roles And Responsibilities

• The position includes working individually within a team to complete complex and technically challenging aspects of electrical utility substation design and understanding and adhering to client standards.
• Perform the detailed P&C design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations. Typical designs include but are not limited to:
• One-line diagrams
• P&C equipment selection
• Protection and control schematics
• Wiring diagrams
• SCADA
• Communications
• Material lists
• Conduit and cable sizing/routing
• AC and DC systems calculations and sizing
• Engineering Documentation such as Requests for Information (RFIs), Scope Documents, Equipment Specifications, Protection and Control Descriptions, and Construction Specifications
• Work with engineers to develop drawing packages
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines such as Substation Physical, Structural, and Civil
• Participation in quality assurance and quality control programs
• Contribute to engineering project scheduling and budget management

Required Education/Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent technical education
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation; experience with both is preferred
• Understanding of protection and control design
• Electrical reasoning skills and attention to detail
• Good command of the Microsoft Office suite, with an emphasis on Outlook, Excel and Word
• The candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
  
  

Desired Education/Experience

• Three (3) or more years' experience in utility substation design is preferred
• Familiarity with Raster Design and/or Bentley Descartes
• Ability to produce applicable drawings from rough sketches, notes, client examples, vendor drawings, and such
• Ability to select materials based on technical requirements
  
  

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

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POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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