Senior Substation Engineer

Job Description

Description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.

Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborates closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.

Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of over 1,500 professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.

Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference.

Are you a skilled Senior Substation Engineer looking for an exciting new opportunity? We are seeking a talented professional to take on the challenge of designing new power substations and upgrading existing facilities from 12kV to 500kV. You'll be responsible for utilizing accepted practices and standards to ensure that all designs meet the highest level of quality and safety. This is a supervisory role with direct reports, including engineers and designers. If you have a passion for designing innovative solutions and want to be a part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Develop project plans, including project scope of work and WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) for complex multi-discipline-based substation Engineering projects and EPC projects

Manage Substation project execution, including project scope, schedule, budget, and project resources, including external vendors, consultants, and contractors

Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions to obstacles, and ensure client goals are achieved

Attend client meetings and communicate concerns and changes with the client to ensure a positive relationship and growth opportunities

Prepare and review preliminary designs

Prepare proposals, including budgetary estimates

Lead the development of plans, specifications, studies, estimates, material lists, and other deliverables

Ensure team adherence to QA/QC program

Develop new, or modify existing:

Electrical layout/plan of substation equipment and structures

Substation foundation layout/plan drawings

Section/elevation views from layout/plan drawings

Conduit layout/plan drawings

Substation grounding layout/plan drawings

Control building layout/plan and section/elevation drawings

Lead, mentor, and help grow a team of engineers and designers:

Manage day-to-day activities for your team

Set goals and expectations for each team member

Assist in annual performance reviews

Assist in recruiting effort - posting job requisitions and participation in interviews

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

8+ years of direct substation physical and electrical engineering experience.

Professional Engineering license in any state and the ability to acquire further licensure in other states.

A combination of education and a demonstrated related experience may be considered in lieu of education and experience requirements.

Solid comprehension and application of design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.

Proficient with Windows-based software such as Word and Excel, which are frequently used to develop project deliverables.

Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.

Ability to work in a team environment with others including, but not limited to, Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and drafters in multi-discipline groups.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail and work product quality.

You Might Also Have:

AutoCAD Civil 3D and other 3D applications

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

Full-time