Engineer, CENG - Substation Field Engineering

Overview

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing technical guidance and support during commissioning, construction and maintenance of major substation electrical equipment (HV and MV circuit breakers, power transformers, MV switchgear, capacitor banks, gas-insulated substations (GIS), instrument transformers, dc systems, test sets, etc.).
• Responsible for providing field support to substation operations when system and equipment problems occur and performs root cause analysis and investigation of equipment failures.
• Work independently, initiate areas of investigation, and drive projects/programs independently to achieve results.
• Interface with equipment manufacturers, industry standards and R&D organizations.
• Assist in preparation of operating, maintenance, and test procedures.
• Participate in preparation of scoping documents, concept reviews, design field walks.
• Provide input for the development and update of equipment health indices and recommends planned equipment replacements
• Conduct and participate in field evaluation/analysis of field equipment or system maloperations, prepare failure analysis reports and other analyses as may be required.
• Prepare test procedures for equipment commissioning or post repair restoration.
• As part of the Engineering Duty Roster, you will provide 24-hour support, including reviewing and approving test results and responding to emergent issues, for a week approximately 4-6 times annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 3 years of engineering work experience in the development and application of technical principles in substation equipment rating, application, specification, engineering, operation, and maintenance.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 3 years of engineering work experience in the development and application of technical principles in substation equipment rating, application, specification, engineering, operation, and maintenance.

• Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Required
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel on all levels - Required
• Be knowledgeable in basic engineering design and principles - Required
• Possess a working knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards associated with substation equipment - Required
• Ability to write specifications and standards and coordinate engineering projects and assignments - Preferred
• Preference will be given to candidates with a specialization in electrical or power systems - Preferred

• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.

• Driver's License Required
• Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work in and around substations that are under construction and/or in service.
• The positions involve working around electrical equipment, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, and ladder climbing.
• Must be available to work additional hours, as needed, for system emergencies or equipment outage schedules.