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 second level of the Engineering classification. Provide engineering/technical expertise to solve more complex problems in a specific area of expertise, with some supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. Under some direct supervision, in the area of expertise will provide: 

• 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
• Support of the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally. 

• Graduate of four year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• 2 to 5 years experience as a practicing engineer
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
• Understanding of basic 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.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Received a passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
• Understanding of basic principles of project management
• Experience in the utility industry.

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