Senior Substation Design Engineer
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Senior Substation Design Engineer Job Summary
POWER Engineers is currently seeking a senior level electrical or mechanical engineer with substantial experience in substation design (or equivalent) to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Madison, Wisconsin office. This is an in-office position but flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of the office).
Roles And Responsibilities
Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substationsOne-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project schedulingOccasional travel will be required
Required Education/Experience
Ability to function as a Senior Substation Design Engineer in the Madison, Wisconsin location of our Substation Business Unit. BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology), or BSME (BS Mechanical Engineering) degree, from an accredited universityExperience in 15kV through 500kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standardsExperience filling the role of design engineer for several substation projects occurring concurrentlyThe candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnelCandidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
Desired Education/Experience
Ten (10) or more years experience in utility substation design or equivalent as outlined above
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.
Since We’re Employee-owned, We Get To Make POWER a Great Place To Work. That Includes Providing Competitive Compensation, Professional Development And a Full Benefit Package
Medical/Dental/VisionPaid HolidaysVacation/Paid Sick LeaveVoluntary Life Insurance401KTelehealth Benefit covers all providersMaternity and Paternity LeaveNew Dads and Moms Benefit programFertility BenefitsGender affirming care
POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
Salary DOE
EOE, including disability/vets
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