Substation Electrical Engineer III - Electrical Design

Job Description

Timmons Group is currently seeking a Substation Electrical Engineer III to join our Electrical Design Group located in our Charlotte, NC office. The position’s core responsibilities include creating electrical protection & control design deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class. This position can influence the future of the resiliency and reliability of the electric grid. Opportunities to advance into leadership/management roles are available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead in preparation of proposals and scope development, including conceptual designs and execution plans, engineering/project cost estimates and schedules.
2. Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.
3. Equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
4. Lead coordination of design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.).
5. Develop and improve processes, tools and/or technology implementations.
6. Provide leadership, training and mentoring to less experienced engineers and team members.
7. Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel.
8. Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
9. Provide short term field support during construction.
10. Support business development and marketing initiatives.
11. Other areas of involvement may include relay settings, 3D modeling/design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement.

Skills/Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
2. Minimum 7 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience).
3. Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE).
4. Proficiency with Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standards.
5. Knowledge of computer drafting tools such as AutoCAD.
6. Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures and criteria.