Substation Engineer I

Responsible for substation engineering including detailed design for high voltage projects through 500kv. Depending upon complexity of the project, the candidate may prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric substation projects - including both physical and protection and control practices. Requires knowledge of substation systems ranging in voltages from 12.47 kV up to 500 kV. Detailed knowledge of basic principles related to engineering design of high voltage substations. Requires knowledge of engineering standards, such as, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, and NEMA. Other duties include developing technical specifications, providing direction and guidance to drafters and designers, directing the flow of drafting and designer duties, ensuring design schedules are met, including regularly providing project status updates to project engineer. Responsible for handling multiple projects and providing a detailed design package that complies with applicable engineering design standards and all safety codes.

This is the first level of the Engineering classification. Provide engineering/technical expertise to solve problems in a specific area of expertise, with close supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop skills in their field of study, and the ability to work with greater independence. Under close supervision, in the area of expertise will provide the following.

KEY REPONSIBILITIES:

Engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems

Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities

Thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches

Continuous improvement of job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance

Effective oral and written communication skills

Accurate records and files

Support of the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

EDUCATION & MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of four year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.

Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.

Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Good written and oral communication skills.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Received a passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.

Understanding of basic principles of project management

Experience in the utility industry.

EEO Statement:

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

Third Party Agency Notice:

Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.

About Primoris:

Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris) is ranked in the top 10% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the United States as well as Latin America, South and Central America, and South East Asia.

Full-Time