Entry-Level Substation Engineer

Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

POWER Engineers is seeking an Entry-Level Substation Engineer to work in its Power Delivery Substation Department in Billings, Montana.  

Responsibilities

The ideal applicant will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with POWER's mission statement and culture. They are expected to support the department in achieving the department's goals, maintain POWER's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork and meet the needs of our clients.

• Perform the detailed design of low to extra high voltage substations including, but not limited to:
• One-line diagrams
• Schematics
• Wiring diagrams
• SCADA
• Communications
• Station physical layouts
• Sections/Elevations
• Cable and conduit plans and details
• Ground grid design and details
• Foundation plans and details
• Structural plans and details
• Control enclosure design and details
• Lightning protection plans
• Yard lighting plans
• Bills of Materials
• Site visits 
• Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients
• Shall learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs
• Occasional travel

Required Education/Experience                                                                                

• A BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering),  BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology), BSME (BS Mechanical Engineering), or related engineering degree from an accredited university
• Good understanding of engineering fundamentals and willingness to learn industry specific knowledge
• The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
• Candidate must be willing and able to work effectively and efficiently in a remote work environment when required
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education/Experience

• Preferably an Electrical Engineering degree with a power option from an accredited university
• At least three months of relevant electrical engineering work experience; could be on an internship or co-op basis.
• Minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design
• Engineer In Training certificate (EIT) or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

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

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

We get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Salary DOE

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