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Randstad

Substation design engineer

Randstad, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, us, 15289


job summary:Physical Substation Design Engineer opportunity with a client located in the Pittsburg, PA area. This role will provide substation physical engineering, technical support, and supervision to a Transmission Substation engineering and design team on a wide range of utility substation projects, battery energy storage systems, and solar collector substations. This role will also support proposal development, project cost estimating as well as supporting business development efforts. The client offers a solid benefits plan.

location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniajob type: Permanentsalary: $100,000 - 110,000 per yearwork hours: 8am to 4pmeducation: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Create substation physical design project scopes, estimates, budgets, and schedules for substation projects

Perform bus calculations, lightning protection calculations, and use software for ground grid designs

Read and interpret all parts of a physical design for utility stations through 500kV

Interpret written specifications and implement them on engineering drawings

Oversee the work of junior staff and mentor designers/drafters

Other duties as assignedQualifications:

BS. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred) from an ABET accredited Engineering Program

Approximately 5 or more years of experience in the field of power delivery

Understanding of substation design to include equipment arrangements, lightning protection, grounding, lighting, equipment specifics, and substation construction as it applies to utility substation and transmission line equipment facilities

Ability to read and interpret all parts of a physical design for utility stations through 500kV

Demonstrated knowledge of the installation requirements of high voltage transformers, group operated disconnect switches, breakers, PTs, CVTs, line turners, surge arresters, and other equipment within the substation

Ability to perform bus calculations, lightning protection calculations, and use software for ground grid designs

Willingness to oversee the work of junior staff and mentor designers/draftersqualifications:

Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required)

skills:

Substation

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.