The primary duties of a Substation Coordinator include
Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems under the direction and supervision of more senior engineers and designers.
The successful/ideal candidate will be seeking knowledge and experience in both the Protection and Control (Indoor) and Physical (Outdoor) aspects of High Voltage (HV) Substation design.
Other responsibilities include
Work under the direction of the Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s).
- Prepare calculations, design sketches and redline drawings.
- Work with Designers and CAD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements.
Typical designs include one-line diagrams, protection and control schematic development, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, AC and DC systems calculations and sizing, and substation grounding.
Occasional short-term travel (typically 1-5 days) may be necessary. Longer-term (several weeks) assignments may be required infrequently on project assignments.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to obtain your Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate within a reasonable time frame (i.e. 12 months)
Electrical utility, consulting engineering, or similar substation design experience preferred
MicroStation & AutoCAD a plus
Familiarity or willingness to learn electrical design software such as SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or EasyPower
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Computer skills in Microsoft Office
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
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