What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Substation Design Engineer position at Synectics Inc.?
Roles & Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of assignments in the design of electrical systems for government and industrial facilities.
- Design of electrical distribution systems.
- Perform building lighting and load calculations.
- Prepare and develop designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings.
- Evaluate and recommend equipment to assist in the selection of preferred options to meet our customers' needs.
- Provide engineering support to ensure that construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and requirements.
- Generate required documentation including, but not limited to, functional specifications (FS) to meet project requirements.
- Perform design, development and quality control activities to ensure the project meets the customer needs and specifications.
- Provide support to sales/estimators to include specification reviews, assisting with writing bids, responding to RFP's, etc.
- Spearhead the project management process by walking jobs, communicating with customers regarding change orders, working with the Superintendent regarding job specific staffing needs, etc.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of junior-level engineers and other staff members.
- Work with the Purchasing Department in order to become familiar with organization and/or customer preferred parts and supplies.
- Follow and support the company's safety and quality control programs and procedures.
- Perform other tasks, projects, assignments as required by the position.
- B.S.E.E., with interest in electrical power systems, from an accredited program.
- Licensed Electrical PE
- At least ten years of practical, senior-level, on-the-job electrical engineering experience, specifically in substation design.
- Proven, substation physical design including but not limited to bus configurations, grounding grid design and structural coordination.
- High voltage equipment knowledge including power transformers, circuit breaks, switch great, CTs/PTs, GSU's.
- Knowledge of Protection and Control: relay coordination studies, protective relay settings.
- Familiarity with IEC 61850, DNP3, or similar substation automation protocols.
- Standards fluency: IEEE, NESC and utility-specific design standards.
- High level knowledge of Transmission and Distribution Voltage Class.
- Ability to communicate in a clear, accurate and professional manner, both in written and verbal format, and to represent the organization in terms of project management, customer service and leadership.
- Proven, successful leadership/management experience.
- Valid driver's license, with good driving record.
- Experience with CADD/BIM design, Electrical Lighting Calculation programs, and Excel.
- Ability to work in the US, a valid driver's license, strong desire to work in the Willamette Valley and the ability to pass a criminal background check required.
- The successful candidate must have a strong interest in power system design and analysis, good verbal communication skills and strong writing skills.
- Power Systems studies: short circuit, load flow, arch flash transient stability
- SCADA Integration
Salary : $125,000 - $170,000