Engineer - CENG, Substation Field Engineering

Overview

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support and guidance throughout the commissioning, construction, and maintenance phases of major substation electrical equipment, including high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) circuit breakers, power transformers, MV switchgear, capacitor banks, gas-insulated substations (GIS), instrument transformers, DC systems, and specialized test equipment.
• Deliver on-site technical support to substation operations during system and equipment issues, conducting thorough root cause analyses and investigations to identify and resolve equipment failures.
• Independently lead initiatives by identifying areas for investigation and proactively driving projects and programs to successful outcomes.
• Interface with equipment manufacturers, industry standards and R&D organizations.
• Support the development and refinement of operating, maintenance, and testing procedures to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable substation performance.
• 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 a minimum of 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 a minimum of 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.
• Demonstrated understanding of fundamental engineering design concepts 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.
• Candidates with a specialization in electrical engineering or power systems are strongly 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

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces
• Work in, under, and on top of all types of company vehicles and/or equipment
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses

• 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.
• Must be available to work additional hours, as needed, for system emergencies or equipment outage schedules.