Electrical Engineer (Substation Design)
Design:
Site Selection and Planning: Determining the optimal location for a substation, considering factors like land availability, environmental impact, and access.
Electrical Design: Designing the electrical layout, including busbar arrangements, transformer configurations, and protection and control systems.
Civil and Structural Design: Designing the foundations, structures, and site layout, including grading, drainage, and fencing.
Equipment Selection and Specification: Choosing the appropriate transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, and other equipment based on voltage levels, load requirements, and safety standards.
Project Management:
Project Planning and Scheduling: Developing a comprehensive project plan, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
Construction Management: Overseeing the construction of the substation, ensuring that it meets design specifications and safety standards.
Commissioning and Testing: Performing commissioning tests to ensure that the substation is operating correctly and safely before it is put into service.
Protection and Control:
Fault Studies: Analyzing potential faults in the grid and designing protection systems to isolate and clear them quickly.
Relay Coordination: Coordinating the settings of protective relays to ensure that they operate correctly and efficiently.
Control System Design: Designing the control systems that allow operators to monitor and control the substation remotely.
SCADA and Communication:
SCADA System Design: Designing the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system that allows operators to monitor and control the substation remotely.
Communication Network Design: Designing the communication network that allows the substation to communicate with other parts of the grid.
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
0.5-3+ years of substation design/engineering, P&C or relevant utility industry experience.
Understanding of electrical engineering principles and concepts.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges and technologies.
Ability to operate with minimal red-tape and restrictions compared to working directly for a utility.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)- Short and long-term disability- Health Spending Account (HSA)- Transportation benefits- Employee Assistance Program- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Indianapolis,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 2025.
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