Substation Project Engineer

Substation Project Engineer** Location **Ft Mill** Secondary Locations **Charlotte** Job Code **18295** \# of openings **1** ( **Substation Project Engineer** **Job Summary** POWER Engineers, a Member of WSP is seeking a motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Power Delivery Substation Department in our Fort Mill, South Carolina office. Classified as a Project Engineer 1 or 2, this role involves a broad range of engineering tasks supporting substation design projects in collaboration with a skilled and dynamic team. We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a solid foundation in electrical engineering who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. A hybrid or in-office work setup is preferred to encourage collaboration and mentorship, though remote work may be considered for candidates with the right experience and a proven ability to work independently. **Responsibilities** The Substation Project Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with POWER's mission statement and our culture. The Substation Project Engineer is expected to support the Department Manager/Area Lead (DM/AL) in achieving the goals of the department, maintain POWER's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork and meet the needs of our clients. This position is also responsible assisting with developing, maintaining and strengthening client relationships within the region. + Support AL/RM with the management of relationships with alliance clients + Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality of assigned projects + Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium 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 + Substation Studies and calculations such as AC calculations, DC Calculations, Lightning Analysis and Voltage Drop calculations + Inter-discipline coordination activities + Specify and select substation equipment + Contribute to substation equipment specifications + Construction support + Facility studies + Site visits + Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients + Support Project Manager and Project Engineer with project reporting needs + Support proposal development + Support the mentorship and training of other team members + Shall 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** + BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, Associate degree or equivalent technical education + 3+ years of experience in substation design + Experience in 15kV through 230kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards + Experience filling the role of electrical engineer for several substation projects occurring concurrently + Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel and Word + Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size + Proven ability and desire to mentor and help others + 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 + Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship **Desired Education/Experience** + 8+ years of experience in substation design + Professional Engineering license (PE) + Experience managing people on a multiple discipline project team + Experience with MicroStation (V8 or newer), AutoCAD, AutoCADE or Inventor + Experience in 230kV through 765kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects. 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. Our compensation package includes 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 We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us! Salary DOE **POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities**