Substation P&C Designer
POWER Engineers Member of WSP, is currently seeking a Substation P&C Designer in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Freeport, Maine office. An in-office and/or hybrid work environment is available for this position. A remote role may be considered depending on the individual's level of experience and proven ability to work on a remote basis successfully.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations
- Perform detailed design of one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, protection schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA and communications
- Familiar with conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, AC/DC service calculations and selection of substation equipment
- The successful candidate shall be able to contribute to substation equipment specifications, proposal development, and project scheduling
- Occasional travel will be required
Required Education/Experience:
- Ability to function as a Substation P&C Designer in our Freeport, Maine office
- Associate's degree or equivalent technical education
- Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation; experience with both is preferred
- Understanding of electric utility substation design
- Electrical and mechanical reasoning skills and attention to detail
- Good command of the Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Outlook, Excel and Word
- The candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
Desired Education/Experience:
- Experience in 15kV through 230kV substation design
- Familiarity with Raster Design and "brownfield" (retrofit) design processes
- Familiarity with databases and database design
- Familiarity with Autodesk Vault (or other Document Management Systems)
- Ability to produce applicable drawings from rough sketches, notes, vendor drawings, and such
- Ability to select materials based on technical requirements
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects. At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success. Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401K
- Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- New Dads and Moms Benefit program
- Fertility Benefits
- Gender Affirming Care
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.