Electrical Project Engineer
Electrical Project Engineer
Spencer Ogden
United States
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We are looking for a Project Engineer specializing in Substations. These projects encompass Substations (Air Insulated and Gas Insulated Switchgear), Data Centers, and electrification endeavors. As a member of our engineering team, you will collaborate across the project lifecycle, preparing and reviewing detailed engineering documentation for bidding, procurement, design, construction, and commissioning.
Start Date: ASAP
Estimated Duration: 6 months with potential to go full time
Must be open to travelling up to 35% to sites and company headquarters
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate FACTS substation projects from initial design through commissioning and handover.
- Lead a diverse project engineering team in developing physical, protection, and civil engineering packages for substation EPC projects.
- Ensure project engineering deliverables align with contract scope and schedule; communicate any design-related risks to the project manager.
- Act as the primary technical contact for EPC substation projects, managing all technical aspects including construction and procurement.
- Review customer request for proposal documents, identifying necessary exceptions, deviations, or clarifications.
- Develop scope of work and Work Break-down Structure (WBS) documents, along with high-level engineering execution plans.
- Manage interfaces with various stakeholders including customers, Siemens Energy teams, engineering contractors, suppliers, and site contractors.
- Monitor and report project engineering progress, implementing mitigation and corrective actions in collaboration with project management.
- Conduct technical due diligence and review supplier quotes for equipment and engineering services.
- Attend site visits during the Request for Proposal phase to gather information, and during project phases to support construction and commissioning.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in substation projects; higher experience levels considered for senior positions.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Prior experience in Engineering Design for utility power projects preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Familiarity with ANSI and IEC standards.
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Industries
Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution and Electric Power Generation
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