Open Position · Engineering

Substation & Protection Engineer

Alpha Engineering provides consulting electrical engineering services to electric utilities, commercial and industrial entities, colleges and universities, and renewable-energy developers. The successful candidate develops the proper design and specifications of assigned substation projects.

LocationWest side of Indianapolis

TypeFull-time

Experience7+ years substation (4-161 kV)

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The role

Duties & responsibilities

Job requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provide engineering services across substation design, coordination studies, specifications and compliance, equipment specification and purchase, cost estimating, budget preparation, permitting, public hearings, relay-protection schemes, and control/communications design.
Design, supervise, and/or review the design of substations, including preparing specifications, supervising the bidding and selection process, and handling construction inspection and project management.
Administer the flow of design information, requirements, and assistance among clients, interconnected utilities, manufacturers, field-construction representatives, survey contractors, and landowners.
Provide the appropriate detail and supporting documentation for the design of substation projects.
Ensure each assignment incorporates facilities and equipment designed and operable per required safety standards, NERC compliance, RUS-approved standards, and sound engineering practice.
Stay abreast of substation design techniques, technologies, and innovations, with emphasis on logistics, economy, and service.
Complete design calculations and studies as required.
May develop and review new departmental standards and specifications.
May supervise entry-level engineers on a per-project basis.
Other duties as assigned.

What it takes

Key competencies

Strong project management ability: able to develop and implement plans that attain established goals; garner resources and define processes to complete projects; manage progress and implement mid-stream changes as needed. Able to manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelines.
Problem-solving ability: able to apply systems thinking to generate solutions; focus on process rather than isolated events; obtain multiple assessments of a situation, identify trouble spots, and evaluate alternative solutions.
Excellent communication skills: able to clearly communicate by phone, in writing, and in person. Strong writing for both email and formal report formats, with a professional, respectful tone.
Conflict management: able to mediate problems between coworkers, clients, vendors, and other team members.
Listening: able to hear the ideas and concerns of coworkers, clients, and vendors through active listening, clarifying questions, and attention to nonverbal cues.
Reliability: accomplish assigned tasks, meet customer deadlines, and achieve project milestones to earn client and colleague trust.
Strong customer-service orientation.
Demonstrated level of professionalism and a positive attitude.

Background

Education & experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited university preferred; background in Structural Engineering considered.
7+ years of practical substation experience (4 kV through 161 kV) required; other experience levels may be considered.
Good knowledge of the NEC and/or NESC.
PE, or the ability to obtain a professional license, a plus.
CAD experience preferred.
Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must pass background and driving-history checks as well as drug and alcohol testing.
Able to travel 5-15% of the time, with occasional overnight travel.

What we offer. Along with a competitive salary, we offer major medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; accidental death; 401(k); and profit sharing, plus PTO and genuine work-life flexibility.

To apply, email your resume to hr@alphaeng.us.