Electrical Engineer II - Substation Engineer

Position Title: Electrical Engineer II - Substation

Location: Richmond, VA

Position Status: Contract-to-hire

Position Description:

This is a posting for a substation engineer for new generation projects. The successful candidate will be located in the Richmond, VA area and work a hybrid schedule (2 days remote and 3 days in the office) out of Richmond, VA office. While this is initially a contract position, this position will have the potential to become a direct hire after the initial term (12 months).

Responsibilities:

• Review design packages for substation and high voltage generation tie-line projects associated with new solar and BESS generation projects

• Review and provide resolution to third party Owner's Engineer's comments

• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) from substation/generation tie-line contractor

• Support projects starting at the design phase and through construction to energization

• Review equipment submittals and commissioning documentation

• Interface with other departments or groups such as Business Development, Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Operations.

• Make occasional day trips to sites in Virginia to help resolve construction related engineering issues

Qualifications:

• Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• 2-5+ years of relevant engineering experience

• Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles

• Knowledge of and experience in power system modeling and electrical engineering principles

• Skilled in use of advanced techniques and extension of theories, precepts and practices of substation design (or related sciences and disciplines)

• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)

• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems

• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices

• Equally effective working independently or in team environment

• Proven decision making skills

• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks

• Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of PJM and NERC policies and procedures

• Experience with ETAP and PSSE is preferred

• Experience with relays and control systems

• An understanding of substation and transmission line engineering is preferred

• Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description Virginia or North Carolina Professional Engineer License is preferred but not required.

About Seneca Resources:

Seneca Resources is a client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and New York that service clients throughout the United States.

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