Substation Design Engineer

SUBSTATION DESIGN ENGINEER

Location:

-, California

Type:

Contract

Job #84252

An electric utility client is looking for a Substation Design Engineer who will perform review of Generation Interconnection Requests, under the WDAT and Rule 21 Tariff, ensuring technical data is complete and appropriate to perform a study.

Location: Pomona, CA 91768 (Remote)

Position: Substation Design Engineer

Pay Rate: $64/hr. on W2

Duration: 12 months or longer

Schedule: 1st shift, M-F, 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM

RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering and Design of substation electrical facilities while acting as the Responsible Engineer for all voltage levels (up to 500kV) substation projects and resolving technical issues associated with substation engineering

Develops preliminary scope of work, Schedules/Conducts pre-engineering job walk meetings with stakeholders (Construction, Maintenance, Operations, IT, Telecomm, Field Engineering, Test, etc.)

Create/Approve/Publish pre-engineering job walk meeting minutes & design specification documents

Orders major equipment in a timely manner to meet material want dates

Manage various in-house design projects by providing technical engineering and design support to the design team as well as providing training and directions

Manages Prime engineering contractor and working with contractor to ensure consistency and high quality of design, delivery milestone dates, and cost

Reviews/Evaluates/Approves engineering contractor design cost proposals on direct award and/or competitive bidding projects

Participate in the mentoring and training of new engineers as required to help develop the technical expertise of the Substation Projects group

Reviews/Approve Purchase Order Requests, change orders and service sheets through the Ariba system

Provides technical support to field personnel and other internal/external stakeholders and project related team members as required

Provides engineering support for on-ongoing operational needs to support service reliability and meet other related compliance requirements, such as emergent projects and/or stakeholders request and emergencies as well as North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance and reporting

Coordinating with multiple disciplines to determine scope and cost for interconnecting generators and large customer load to the SCE grid

Create and maintain a safety conscious work environment by leading and influencing others to follow Edison safety protocols and safe work practices

Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Design Manager, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor Degree in a Scientific/Technical/Math field

Two (2) or more years of experience in substation engineering and design

General knowledge and experience with guides, standards, codes, and methods to perform complex assignments.

Highly organized, experience conducting field meeting discussing scope of work and excellent note taking.

AutoCAD design experience in developing and updating AutoCAD drawings.

Highly organized, excellent communication skills verbal/written, experience conducting field meeting discussing scope of work and excellent note taking skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Five (5) years or more years of engineering experience

General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform complex assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services

Professional Engineer License (P.E.) in State of California

Power Utility Substation 4KV thru 500KV

About our client:

Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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