Scope of work
Responsibilities:
-Estimates projects and prepares proposals. These projects will be utility-type projects, i.e. power delivery systems or power plants
-Assures technical accuracy and quality of all work performed in the electrical department
Assigns personnel to projects with the capabilities required to successfully complete the assigned tasks
-Provides planning so that current and future manpower requirements are met. Interviews and hires staff as needed. Performs employee evaluations
-Develops design standards
-Reviews calculation methods to assure that they comply with all current regulatory and project requirements
-Provides training so that new employees are indoctrinated into company work procedures, familiarized with company standards, and develop a sense of the quality required for the work. In addition, provides training to current employees on a periodic basis so that they are abreast of all latest requirements
-Monitors job performance so that personnel can be recommended for promotion or be provided with additional training as required
-Establishes uniform quality standards
-Accurately performs and/or checks electrical design calculations for electrical loads, short circuit and device coordination studies, voltage drop, etc. using standard electrical engineering software in accordance with applicable codes
-Prepares, reviews, and/or interprets drawings, specifications and vendor submittals
Interfaces with various clients as the Lead Engineer.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, with power related courses, required
-12+ years of hands-on experience as an electrical engineer working with high voltage substations, in electrical utilities, or in another related industry required
-Must work well with other supervisors, other electrical, mechanical, and civil/structural engineers, designers and CAD operators
-Candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills; supporting examples a plus
Must be familiar with substation construction methods and procedures