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Job Description
Civil/structural or electrical engineer or designer to join the substation team serving investor-owned electric utility clients in Norcross, GA (hybrid); responsibilities include physical design for substations, substation documentation and QA/QC, and maintaining knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
Responsibilities
- Design physical layouts and configurations for electrical substations
- Prepare and review substation documents and drawings
- Perform QA and QC of substation physical designs
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of code requirements and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE)
- Develop and maintain proficiency with the applications and tools needed to complete client projects
- Stay informed on client, industry, and company news and developments
- Learn and stay aware of services offered by all company departments
- Align firm capabilities with client needs and identify opportunities to offer additional relevant services
Requirements
- 4 to 10 years of related experience, preferably in substation physical design
- Two-year technical degree or electrical or civil engineering degree
- Experience designing substations for investor-owned utilities is a plus
- Proficiency with AutoCAD required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office required; Office 365 and SharePoint preferred
- Excellent communication and strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective problem-solving abilities
Technologies
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Office 365
- SharePoint
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to a vibrant culture that endures
- Employee-owned company with the opportunity to own stock