Senior Substation Engineer - P&C

Job Description

Job Title:  Senior   Substation Engineer (P&C) Location:  Richmond, VA POSITION DESCRIPTION Alpha 3 is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer with education and experience in substation equipment, calculations, and protection and control to support high voltage substation projects from conceptual through detailed design. This is a full-time position with a hybrid work schedule. Three days per week (typically Tuesday-Thursday) are expected to be in the office and two days per week from home. Preferred office location Richmond, VA.  Other locations may be available, depending on the candidate’s qualifications. RESPONSIBILITIES Analyze, evaluate, and create new designs and drawings and revise existing designs and drawings  Work in an integrated project team environment and use knowledge of components, arrangements, and standards to complete deliverables including one lines, schematics, layouts, site plans, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and bills of material. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Undergraduate degree in electrical/electronics engineering or a closely related field; Master’s degree in electrical power engineering preferred PE strongly preferred Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience In depth knowledge of electrical substations including familiarity with the physical characteristics, access, connection, and support requirements for transformers, breakers, disconnects, buswork, and associated equipment Utility project experience, including, expert knowledge of protection requirements, protection schemes, and application of digital relays, knowledge of common substation configurations, knowledge of electrical codes including NEC and NESC is required Knowledge of Microstation and/or AutoCAD Ability to work on a team and on multiple projects Ability to understand and incorporate comments and feedback