Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Renewable Transmission Interconnections)

Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities:

POWER Engineers is currently seeking a talented mid-level electrical engineer for a full-time position in our Renewables Transmission Department. With support from a team of experienced engineers, the successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the developer interconnection process and delivery of renewable energy onto the electrical grid. Responsibilities will range from interconnection application support through the detailed design of low to extra-high-voltage renewable collector substations to include one-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation layout, etc. The position will also include performing design calculations in accordance with industry standards such as IEEE, NEC, NESC, etc., assisting senior engineers with QA/QC design checks, assisting design engineers with design efforts for renewable collector substation physical and protection/control design.
 

This position will report to our Salt Lake City, Utah based Department Manager. The candidate has the option of office-based work in Salt Lake City, Billings, Boise or Denver. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of a currently established POWER office). 

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations.
• One-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project scheduling.
• Occasional travel.

Required Education/Experience:

• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) or BSREE (BS Renewable Energy Engineering) degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option.
• Experience with IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Experience filling the role of substation design engineer for several projects occurring concurrently.
• 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.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

Desired Education/Experience:

• Five years of experience in substation design as outlined above.
• Experience in 15kV through 765kV substation design.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) strongly preferred.

Base Salary Range:  $90,000-$110,000 per year

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.

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

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