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Substation Engineer III

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TRC Companies, Inc.

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Engineering
  • Augusta

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years experience, strong understanding of safety codes, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. PE license preferred.
  • You will design substations, estimate costs, coordinate with teams, perform calculations, lead quality reviews, support clients, and assist in business development and technology improvements.

Requirements

  • • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited program
  • • Minimum 5 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience)
  • • Professional Engineer registration strongly preferred
  • • Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standard
  • • Strong preference for those with:
  • • Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  • • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • • Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures, and criteria

Responsibilities

  • Conceptual designs and execution plans
  • Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules
  • Physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material
  • Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring
  • Calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)
  • Equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing
  • Lead coordination of design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.)
  • Develop and improve processes, tools and/or technology implementations
  • Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel
  • Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers
  • Provide short term field support during construction
  • Support business development and marketing initiatives
  • Other areas of involvement may include relay settings, 3D modeling/design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Substation Engineer III at TRC?

The primary responsibility includes oversight of substation engineering and consulting services, with tasks such as creating electrical protection & control designs and physical layout deliverables for various substation projects.

What qualifications are necessary for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program is required, along with a minimum of 5 years of related experience. A Professional Engineer registration is strongly preferred.

What type of projects will I be working on as a Substation Engineer III?

You will work on projects that range in size, complexity, and voltage class, including small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission projects.

Is experience with National Electrical Safety Code necessary for this role?

Yes, proficiency with the National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE/ANSI Standards is required for this position.

Are there opportunities for professional development and training?

Yes, TRC invests in its employees' careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Do you offer benefits for part-time employees?

Yes, TRC provides benefits for all employees, including part-time employees, in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

What is the salary range for the Substation Engineer III position?

The salary range for this position is between USD $100,000.00 and USD $130,000.00 per year, with compensation varying based on experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other factors.

Will I have the chance to interact with clients?

Yes, regular communication and meetings with clients or outside personnel are part of the responsibilities of the Substation Engineer III.

What kind of support will I receive during construction?

You will provide short-term field support during construction as part of the job responsibilities.

Does TRC have a diversity and inclusion policy?

Yes, TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment, celebrating diversity, and not discriminating on any protected characteristic.

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TRC Companies, Inc.

TRC is a global firm, environmentally focused and digitally powered, guiding projects from concept to completion

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1969
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Groundbreaker. Game changer. Innovator. TRC is a global consulting, engineering, program and construction management firm providing environmentally focused and digitally powered solutions. With over 7,000 employees, we solve the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live - community by community and project by project.