Substation Engineer

Job Description

Purpose: Provide engineering and technical support to Project Engineers and other personnel in the design and construction of electrical substations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (power option preferred) from an accredited college or university

2-3 years' experience in the design and construction of electrical substations

Effective oral and written communication skills

Thorough understanding of word processing, spreadsheets, and computer applications in general

Any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience can be substituted for requirements listed above.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide technical support to Project Engineers by preparing technical specifications, drawings and related documents for review by the Project Engineer

Assist Project Engineers with the preparation of project cost estimates

Assist Project Engineers with the preparation of project schedules

Assist Project Engineers with review of equipment supplier and contractor approval submittals

Assist Project Engineers and Engineering Technicians with monitoring the installation of substation equipment by outside contractors and Cooperative personnel

Provide as-built documentation of completed installation of substation equipment for review by Project Engineers

Assist Project Engineers and Engineering Coordinator with preparation of contract and project closeout documentation

Provide technical assistance to Transmission System Operation and Maintenance staff by preparing verbal and/or written technical answers to problems and questions

Assist Planning Engineers with preparing planning studies and fault analyses

Provide technical review of system additions proposed by Planning Division from both design and constructability viewpoints

Assist Project Engineers with evaluation of equipment and construction bids

Any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience can be substituted for requirements listed above.

Assist in development of switching procedures.

Assist in facilitating Pre-Bid and Pre-Construction meetings.

Protect AEPCO interests by being owners on-site field representative during the execution of construction contracts.

Inspect owner furnished material to ensure compliance with procurement specifications.

Assist with design and manufacturer's shop drawing review for constructability issues.

Coordinate all field activities during the course of design and construction, including Technical Service and Maintenance support.

Help develop substation physical layouts, plot plans, equipment plans, material lists, elevations, foundation plans, conduit, grounding plans, transmission plan and profile drawings.

Support Project Engineers with efforts towards ensuring the quality and control of submittals from contractors and consultant for engineering, purchasing, drafting, land services and corporate records.

Assist in construction supervision.

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