Job title: Electrical Engineer – Substation Design
Company: Engineering Search Partners
Job description: We are seeking a Electrical Engineer – Substation in our Atlanta office.
- Physical designs for electrical substations, both new construction and upgrades/retrofits
- Prepare and review documents and drawings. These include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, plan-section drawings, foundation, grounding drawings, AC/DC calculation, grounding and shielding study, and equipment specifications and Bill of Materials.
- Preparing bid, construction, and as-built documents
- Develop proposals (scope of work, estimate, etc.)
- Perform substation testing and commissioning as needed
- Field visits including pre-engineering, pre-construction and post-construction inspections
- Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (i.e. NEC, NESC, IEEE)
- Develop proficiency with the applications and tools necessary to complete projects requested by clients
- Lead QA/QC process and sign off on engineering documents
- Manage team of engineers, technicians and designers
- Stay informed of client, industry, and company news and developments
- Learn and remain aware of the services and skills offered by all departments within the company
- Align company capabilities with the needs of existing and potential clients; find opportunities to offer additional relevant services
Skills and Qualifications
- A BS in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
- 10+ years of experience in substation physical design
- Registered Professional Engineer
- Proficient with AutoCAD and/or Microstation; AutoCAD Inventor and AutoCAD Electrical experience (a plus)
- Ability to communicate effectively and honestly, both written and verbal, to clients and colleagues
- The ability and willingness to travel approximately 15% annually
- The ability and willingness to work extended hours to meet project deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
- Strong organizational skills
- Integrity – the P&D way of doing business and as a professional engineer
- Knowledge – utility systems, power line design, leadership
- Service-oriented attitude
- Initiative, self-sufficiency, and a strong desire to learn and train others
- Attention to safety and the welfare of co-workers and clients
- Proficiency with Microsoft® Office (required), and Office 365 and SharePoint (preferred)
- Southern Company Substation experience (preferred)
Expected salary:
Location: Norcross, GA
Job date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:39:04 GMT
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