electrical substation engineer

Company: Randstad
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

electrical substation engineer.

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  atlanta , georgia
  
  
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  posted 4 days ago
  
  
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    $130,000 - $155,000 per year
    
    
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    permanent
    
    
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    bachelor degree
    
    
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    category computer and mathematical occupations
    
    
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    job summary:
    We are seeking a SR Electrical Substation Engineer to join our team and take charge of substation projects. As the technical lead, you will be responsible for the overall execution and quality of substation design projects, covering distribution, subtransmission, and transmission level voltage classes. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise in substation design and mentor a team of engineers while actively participating in project management activities.
    This is a Hybrid role. You must be able to go into one of the local office 3 days out of the week.
    location: Atlanta, Georgia
    job type: Permanent
    salary: $130,000 - 155,000 per year
    work hours: 8am to 4pm
    education: Bachelors
    responsibilities:
    
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      Function as the technical lead, overseeing the execution and quality of substation projects, including physical design and protective relaying/control aspects.
      
      
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      Provide technical guidance and supervision to a group of engineering staff working on substation design projects.
      
      
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      Perform substation design, ensuring compliance with industry standards and emphasizing continuous improvement.
      
      
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      Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and work/resource planning meetings to ensure successful project delivery.
      
      
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      Interface directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors, fostering relationships and effective communication channels.
      
      
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      Mentor and train junior engineers, supporting their professional growth and development.
      
      
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      Develop and maintain budgets and schedules for multiple substation design projects, ensuring efficient project execution.
      
      
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      Perform substation design, including physical design and protective relaying/control, while emphasizing continuous improvement.
      
      
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      Provide guidance on department design guides, standards, systems, engineering codes, and company policies.
      
      
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      Assist in the development, maintenance, and updating of engineering standards.
      
      
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      Offer technical guidance to project teams regarding substation design projects and related disciplines.
      
      
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      Ensure compliance with company quality program by performing internal Quality Assurance technical reviews.
      
      
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      Provide guidance and direction to ensure adherence to quality standards.
      
      
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      Support continuous improvement and change management efforts to enhance project outcomes.
      
      
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      Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple substation projects.
      
      
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      Conduct complex research to develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
      
      
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      Oversee the collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work.
      
      
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      Perform complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
      
      
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      Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements for substation projects.
      
      
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      Apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis to solve problems and review lower-level engineering work.
      
      
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      Serve as the responsible charge for a project, leading larger production teams and coordinating multiple discipline activities.
      
      
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      Actively coordinate with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects.
      
      
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      Manage work assignments and ensure quality from direct reports and project team(s).
      
      
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      Participate in management, project scheduling, and work/resource planning meetings.
      
      
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      Interface directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors, understanding and accommodating their interests and concerns.
      
      
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      Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members, developing appropriate approaches for project execution.
      
      
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      Provide support to business development or pursuit activities as required.
      
      
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      Assist with the performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and corrective actions, when necessary.
      
      
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      Participate in career planning, learning, and development initiatives.
      
      
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      Mentor and provide constructive feedback to junior engineers and direct reports.
      
      
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      Implement resource management strategy to ensure efficient utilization of engineering resources.
      
      
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      Manage engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline.
      
      
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      Oversee administrative responsibilities, including office administration, policies, procedures, and process implementation.
      
      
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      Ensure adherence to corporate and division programs.
      
      
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      Approve timesheets and expense reports as required.
      
      
      Qualifications:
      
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        Professional Engineering (PE) License in Texas.
        
        
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        Power/Power Systems experience
        
        
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          Experience level: Experienced
          
          
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          Minimum 8 years of experience
          
          
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          Education: Bachelors (required)
          
          
          skills:
          
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            Electrical Engineering
            
            
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            Power distribution
            
            
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            SubstationEqual 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).For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.
            
            

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