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Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed physical design of electric distribution systems to include one-line diagrams, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications, grounding system design conduit and cable sizing/routing, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, physical layouts, construction cost estimates and project scheduling.
• Act as the project engineer for multiple projects and direct the work of less experienced engineers and drafters.
• Perform engineering design & equipment specification functions for distribution projects from 480V to 35 kV.
• Specify, review, inspect, and approve electrical equipment to be used in distribution systems.
• Review & maintain engineering oversight of physical design, including bus design, equipment ratings, and safety/maintenance clearances.
• Conduct technical evaluations on procured equipment and perform witness testing for major equipment, such as power transformers, breakers and instrument transformers.
• Perform necessary calculations in support of engineering designs, including short circuit, step & touch potential, battery sizing, thermal rating of equipment, etc.  Prepare backup design documentation with calculations.
• Should have a thorough understanding of protection and control design, including the ability to create settings for relays.
• Complex problem solving at customer facilities to include a convolution of power monitoring, power analysis, troubleshooting, and best installation practices.
• Knowledge of maintenance testing and able to interpret test results.
• Electrical equipment inspection and engineering assessment.
• Evaluate, monitor, direct, and manage outside contractors and vendors and other Engineers.
• Interpret and apply engineering principles.
• Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate in English and be comfortable doing so directly to customers and coworkers
• Experienced AutoCAD user.
• Interface and collaborate with Civil/Structural engineers and provide technical support as required.
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and has the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Preparing equipment specifications, analyzing bids, and making recommendations for purchase;
• Developing scope of work, conceptual design for the projects, and execution plans
• Preparing engineering and construction cost and man-hour estimates and schedules;
• Meeting and corresponding with clients or outside personnel
• Support construction of substations and equipment commissioning
• Detailed electrical engineering analysis to include Short Circuit, Equipment Evaluation, Coordination, Arc Flash, Load Flow, Harmonic, and Power Quality Analysis.  Please review our engineering services page for a comprehensive listing of power system analysis services that we offer.
• Software experience should include SKM Powertools, ETAP, Easy Power, PSCAD, Windmill, CYME, Aspen, PSS/E or other power system modeling software a plus.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• 3+ years of progressive experience in design of electrical distribution engineering projects
• Specific experience performing all aspects associated with electrical distribution design, including: design criteria, equipment specifications, one line diagrams, general arrangements, sections, grounding, conduit plans, foundation plans, material lists, relay and control systems, control schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience with industry standard design tools such as CDEGS, etc.
• Sound working knowledge of applicable ANSI/IEEE, NFPA70E, and NEC standards for design
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communications skills.
• Willing to travel as needed to project site (less than 20%)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments, and of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to coordinate the work of various engineering disciplines and contractors to complete an integrated project.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:

• Strong Power Systems Engineering Background.  Candidate should have a working knowledge regarding generation, transmission, and distribution, and utilization of electrical power
• Be knowledgeable of the ratings of equipment and the type of calculations required for evaluation
• Be knowledgeable of system protection practices and the types of components used for low voltage and high voltage system protection
• Interest in applying theory to real world applications
• Self-motivated
• Ability to provide self-study for engineering topics while working under senior engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate in English and be comfortable doing so directly to customers and coworkers
• Interact with customers to gather specific information for the project at hand
• Experience with power system modeling software like SKM Powertools, ETAP, Easy Power, PSCAD, ASPEN, Windmill, PSPICE, or other power system modeling software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Physical Requirements:

Candidate will be subjected to industrial and power plant atmospheres, exposed to areas that have high voltages and electrical currents present in low-medium-high-extra high voltage substations, and intense noises.  Candidate may be required to wear hearing protection, safety harness, and other personal protective equipment (PPE).  Must be able to crawl, climb, and able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.

Relevant Background:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is a must.  Registration as an EIT is preferred but not required.  Candidate must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:

Our Senior Substation Engineer position will offer you an exciting opportunity to help our Clients provide safe and reliable sources of Electric power.  You should be a self-motivated professional engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering along with 5 years of design experience in Power Substations and a desire to grow personally as well as professionally.

Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed physical design of electric utility substations to include one-line diagrams, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, grounding system design conduit and cable sizing/routing, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, substation physical layouts, construction cost estimates and project scheduling.
• Act as the project engineer for multiple projects and direct the work of less experienced engineers and drafters.
• Perform physical engineering design & equipment specification functions for substation projects from 15 kV to 765 kV.
• Specify, review, inspect, and approve electrical equipment to be used in a substation.
• Review & maintain engineering oversight of substation physical designers, including bus design, equipment ratings, and safety/maintenance clearances.
• Conduct technical evaluations on procured equipment and perform witness testing for major equipment, such as substation power transformers, breakers and instrument transformers, and substation steel.
• Perform necessary calculations in support of engineering designs, including short circuit, step & touch potential, battery sizing, thermal rating of equipment, etc.  Prepare backup design documentation with calculations.
• Should have an in-depth understanding of substation protection and control systems.
• Interface and collaborate with Civil/Structural staff and provide technical support as required.
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and has the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Preparing equipment specifications, analyze bids, and make recommendations for purchase.
• Developing scope of work, conceptual design for the projects, and execution plans.
• Preparing engineering and construction cost and man-hour estimates and schedules.
• Meet and correspond with clients or outside contractors.
• Support construction efforts and equipment commissioning.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 10 years of progressive experience in design of substation engineering projects for large industrial or electric utilities.
• Demonstrated experience in detailed physical design of air insulated electric substations from 15 kV and up.
• Specific experience performing all aspects associated with substation design, including: design criteria, equipment specifications, one line diagrams, general arrangements, sections, grounding, conduit plans, foundation plans, material lists, relay and control systems, control schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience with industry standard design tools such as AUTOCAD, AMPCALC, CDEGS, etc.
• Sound working knowledge of applicable ANSI/IEEE industry standards for physical clearances.
• Must have good written & verbal communication skills and be willing to travel as needed to project site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In addition to the basic qualifications, the following are highly desired:
• Professional Engineer license (P.E.) or Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
• 10 years of progressive experience in design of power substations and switch station engineering projects
• Experience in EPC project delivery, Construction, Startup & Commissioning experience 345 kV and 765 kV experience
• Experience in both Electric Utility, Industrial, and consulting engineering environments
• Experience with large capacitor bank installations, including Series Compensation/FACTS installations and Static VAR compensation a plus

Relevant Background:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is a must.  Candidate having a Professional Engineer registration is preferred.

Candidate must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Minimum 5 years of experience (completion of master’s degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience) in physical design of high voltage (69kV and above) air and gas insulated substations and power systems.

Energetic, self-starter who can function independently in a team environment. The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Substation physical layout and electrical clearances;
• Substation rigid and strain bus design;
• Substation ground grid design;
• Substation surge and direct stroke protection;
• Substation raceway design;
• Relevant codes and standards such as ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NEMA and NESC.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communications skills.  Strong analytical and problem solving skills.  Capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments, and of devising new approaches to problems encountered.  Ability to work in a team environment and to coordinate the work of various engineering disciplines and contractors to complete an integrated project.

Physical Requirements:

Candidate will be subjected to industrial and power plant atmospheres, exposed to areas that have high voltages and electrical currents present in low-medium-high-extra high voltage substations, and intense noises.  Candidate may be required to wear hearing protection, safety harness, and other personal protective equipment (PPE).  Must be able to crawl, climb, and able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.

Salary Level:  $80K – $120K

Required Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:

The T&D Line Design Engineer will work on electric transmission and distribution projects.  Work will include field surveying, drafting with AutoCAD, line layout/routing in PLS-CADD, and completion of required design calculations with backup documentation.  Project types will include design of aerial and underground electric distribution and transmission lines.  Engineer is expected to work independently with minimal design supervision.

Major job elements include Field survey (existing conditions assessment and as-built documentation); Completion of design calculations (strength; clearance; thermal rating, EMF fields); design and analysis of pole structures; design and analysis of foundations; analysis of lattice towers; layout of new line route; Preparation of Right-of-Way drawings; preparation of Construction Drawings and details; Preparation of Bills of Material; preparation of construction specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Utilizing PLS-CADD, prepare models, perform route selection, line and structure spotting and optimization
• Prepare conceptual design options including economic conductor and pole analysis
• Perform preliminary and detailed design to support bids and construction projects, including new build projects, upgrades and rehabilitation; in conformance to applicable codes, standards, design criteria, and contract terms
• Liaise with WEPSC construction managers, clients, and subcontractors to establish good communication and relationships
• Perform structure analysis and design of pole, framed and guyed structures, and foundations
• Perform analysis and design of conductors for sag, ground clearances, spacing, galloping, etc.
• Prepare material and construction specifications, design criteria and construction drawings
• Prepare material take-offs, scopes of work, and bid packages
• Manage and support transmission engineering subcontractors in cases where design services are subcontracted
• Provide support to construction teams
• Troubleshoot and provide solutions to transmission line related problems
• Prepare and maintain company transmission line engineering and design standards

Relevant Background:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is a must.  Candidate having a Professional Engineer registration is preferred.  Candidate must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Minimum BS degree in Civil/Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the design of T&D lines in wood, steel pole and/or lattice towers
• Registered EIT (Engineer In Training), and eligibility of Professional Engineer registration within one year
• High level of proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
• Familiarity with NESC and other current regulatory requirements and codes relative to transmission line design software
• Proficiency with AutoCAD software
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Skilled in MS Word and MS Excel
• Ability to travel, approximately 10%

Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communications skills.  Strong analytical and problem solving skills.  Capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments, and of devising new approaches to problems encountered.  Ability to work in a team environment and to coordinate the work of various engineering disciplines and contractors to complete an integrated project.

Physical Requirements:

Candidate will be subjected to industrial and power plant atmospheres, exposed to areas that have high voltages and electrical currents present in low-medium-high-extra high voltage substations, and intense noises.  Candidate may be required to wear hearing protection, safety harness, and other personal protective equipment (PPE).  Must be able to crawl, climb, and able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.  Primarily performs office duties with occasional travel to other Company offices or construction sites.  Candidate should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and may be required to sit, stand, walk and use a computer.

Position Overview:

Senior Lead level responsibility for the relay protection & control engineering including detailed design for high voltage substation and transmission projects through 345kV.  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 the development of: one & three line diagrams; schematics and wiring diagrams; relay settings and calculations; control and relaying panel layouts and specifications; control and relaying panel and equipment wiring diagrams;  SCADA system and communications interfaces including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs; auxiliary system design including batteries and chargers, AC & DC load centers, conduit and cable sizing, backup generator sizing (UPS); commissioning and functional testing specifications; and the overall bill of materials.

Candidate will be responsible for working closely with other engineering and design team members to coordinate overall design package and requirements.

Other duties include developing technical specifications, development of project design basis, providing direction and guidance to drafters and designers, directing the flow of drafting and designer duties, insuring 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

In the area of expertise will provide:

• 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

Position Requirements:

• Graduate of four year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• 7+ years experience as a practicing engineer or state registration as a Professional Engineer
• Proficient in engineering theories and principles
• Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Prior Lead or Supervisory experience desired, but not required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design lighting and power distribution systems, low voltage systems (fire alarm systems, telecommunications/data networks, lighting control systems, power monitoring systems, etc.) including sizing of equipment, etc.
• Review and/or establish project scope, electrical budget, and design approach
• Analyzing Systems
• Perform lighting calculations and circuit loading calculations
• Participate in coordination of meetings with design team members and clients
• Complete energy code compliance documentation using US DOES ComCheck software
• Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages of lighting, power systems, etc
• Communicate and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents in a timely manner.
• Conduct site survey for field measuring and construction observation
• Review and edit project submittals and specify action required with vendors and contractors.
• Prepare project cost estimates.
• Perform related duties as assigned by department head.

Required Education and Experience:

• 5+ years related and progressively more responsible experience in Electrical Engineering field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Must have attention to details, excellent organization, and prioritizing skills to meet quality standards in internal/external communication, schedules and budget.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:

Wells Engineering, PSC has an exciting job opportunity for a Relay Technician.  This position performs various tests of electrical power equipment and also performs various service tasks to the same equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of protective relaying equipment.
• Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformers & circuit breaker change-outs.
• Perform end-to-end relay testing using Omicron, Doble, or Megger Test Units
• Develop written standard commissioning, testing and maintenance procedures for protective relaying.
• Adheres to testing and service protocols as well as customer requirements, ANSI/IEEE/NETA procedures and OEM requirements.

Ideal candidates should have:

• 5+ years of hands on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays on high voltage substations.
• Calibrate & perform functional tests on both electromechanical and micro-processor based protective relays for high voltage substations.
• Experience installing, maintaining, testing, & repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and similar equipment.
• Capable of troubleshooting distribution and transmission controls circuits
• Knowledge of Omicron Software desired, not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines as part of a team.

Relevant Background:

Services include start-up assistance, acceptance testing and commissioning; preventative maintenance, predictive services and emergency response.

Physical Requirements:

Candidate will be subjected to industrial and power plant atmospheres, exposed to areas that have high voltages and electrical currents present in low-medium-high-extra high voltage substations, and intense noises.  Candidate may be required to wear hearing protection, safety harness, and other personal protective equipment (PPE).  Must be able to crawl, climb, and able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.

Additional Requirements:

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.

Responsibilities:

• Testing, Commissioning, and Maintenance of high and medium voltage electrical power system equipment
• Consult manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams in order to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues and ensure optimum equipment functionality
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace substation equipment and related components
• Develop test plans and written commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for protective relaying
• Track and detail all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed and provide documentable test results for test report compilation
• Troubleshoot, commission, test, install and calibrate protective relaying equipment including modifications and upgrades to existing systems
• Perform functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformers, and circuit breaker equipment replacements
• 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 the development of: one & three line diagrams; schematics and wiring diagrams; relay settings and calculations; control and relaying panel layouts and specifications; control and relaying panel and equipment wiring diagrams;  SCADA system and communications interfaces including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs; auxiliary system design including batteries and chargers, AC & DC load centers, conduit and cable sizing, backup generator sizing (UPS); commissioning and functional testing specifications; and the overall bill of materials.
• Engineer will be required to participate in the commissioning of substation equipment.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of hands on experience testing high and medium voltage electrical power equipment.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands on experience maintaining, testing, commissioning, repairing, and installing protection systems
• Ability to perform commissioning and functional tests on all types of protective relays including the calibration of electromechanical and micro-processor based relay systems
• Experience maintaining, testing, repairing and installing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other system components
• Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission control circuits
• Strong competency and knowledge of Doble ProTest, Doble Protection Suite, or Omicron. Familiarity and experience using RTS is preferred.

Job Description:

Electrical Testing & Commissioning Specialist is responsible for directing commissioning and testing activities in the field. This position is responsible for providing commissioning and testing solutions.

• Prepare and recommend testing & commissioning solutions to the Project Manager or client.
• Delivers solutions to Project Manager or Senior Engineer to address future client needs and provide cost analysis on testing solutions.
• Ensures the performance of all field testing on substation equipment is completed accurately and safely.
• Performs demonstration tests, as required, which are a series of functional tests designed to simulate real world conditions to ensure proper operation of yard equipment.
• Develops and executes substation equipment test procedures.
• Provide technical instruction, mentoring, guidance with regard to substation systems and electrical power systems to field testing technicians.
• Develop testing & commissioning departmental and project requirements.
• Ensure compliance of testing QA/QC process.
• Regularly meet and correspond with clients and outside personnel with responsibility to act independently on technical matters related to testing & commissioning.
• Manages marketing efforts for key accounts.
• Consults with clients on testing and commissioning projects.
• Maintains client relationships with client field personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Power & Controls, or equivalent.
• Requires fourteen years of applicable electrical testing experience. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Must have an expert understanding of electrical systems.
• Must exhibit advanced knowledge of electrical industry standards.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong leadership skills, attention to safety, strong analytical, problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Must be advanced in the use of testing equipment and tools.
• Must have proven marketing knowledge and/or client relationships with testing and commissioning clients.
• Related consulting experience is preferred.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

• Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
• Performs detailed and/or routine engineering assignments involving established calculations, tests and analysis.
• Performs a variety of routine tasks that will improve the individual’s familiarization with the engineering methods, practices, and programs of the Company.
• Preparation and modification of engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Miscellaneous technical data generation and analysis.
• Interface with other internal organizations such as marketing and engineering service as well as external customers and suppliers.
• Supports operational functions with engineering analysis, troubleshooting, problem identification, and problem resolution activities.
• Assists Engineers with large projects.
• Performs other duties as directed by management.

Position Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree and have completed Sophomore year with declared major in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills required.
• Must display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
• Strong computer skills desired including experience with CAD and Microsoft Office application.
• Ability to read documents/prints and interpret them with a high level of detail.

Employer Expectations for Interns/Co-Ops on the Job:

Demonstrates acceptance of responsibility; shows pride in work performed; demonstrates flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules; maintains professional behavior and appearance; exhibits dependability.