[Hiring] Senior Physical Substation Engineer @NEI Electric Power Engineering

Role Description

As a Senior Physical Engineer in the Renewables group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will support client projects and provide quality deliverables that are on time and within the defined budget.

Essential Responsibilities

• Phase Manager (PPM): Your primary responsibility will be project-based leadership, focusing on project scope, budget, task delegation, client interaction, execution, and ensuring technical quality. Consult regularly with the Team Lead on key decisions and activities.
• QA / QC work: Implement the NEI Quality Assurance Plan. Check the work of designers, drafters, and engineers for overall quality and accuracy.
• Training: Train junior level engineers and designers in areas of physical design of electrical substations & BESS facilities.
• Writing: Assist with developing technical guidelines and training documents.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work closely with Technical Directors and Team Leads on projects within the department.
• Perform the review of detailed physical engineering for all aspects of electric power substations & BESS facilities including multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Typical design products might include general arrangements, elevation views, site layout, bill of materials, equipment specifications, bus sizing for ampacity and structural requirements, grounding plan and details, and conduit plan and details.
• Review submittals for conformance with (owner, client) specifications and design to meet all required codes.
• Prepare hand and computer-based calculations and models for physical designs.
• Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, and proposals for complex projects.
• Manage deliverables and deadlines to ensure they are submitted on time for both internal QA/QC deadlines and external deadlines to client.
• Ensure that client requirements, specifications, and expectations are being met.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Team Members.
• Perform occasional field inspection and construction supervision services when needed.
• Check the work of designers, drafters, and engineers for overall quality and accuracy.
• Maintain a strong understanding and comprehension of applicable Codes and Standards.
• Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work.
• Complete safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Civil or Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• Licensure: FE or PE preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency with AutoCAD, MathCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite. Effective written and oral communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision
• Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
• Annual & discretionary bonus programs
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
• Annual Team Building
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
• Pet insurance