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Substation Engineer

Substation Engineer (BBBH133562) Buffalo, New York

Specific Duties

  • Prepare conceptual design of the complex projects.
  • Carry out/review/analyze complex technical studies and project scopes.
  • Develop and review technical specifications, drawings and standards of equipment/ projects.
  • Review the design based memorandum, detailed engineering scope and guide the assigned discipline engineers to align the engineering deliverables according to project requirements.
  • Work closely with peers to ensure accurate delivery and thorough electrical design that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practices.
  • Maintain complete project documentation with respect to engineering studies and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
  • Maintain good working relationship with internal groups that support project such as other Engineering disciplines, Drafting, Procurement, Construction and Project Management etc.
  • Selection of equipment and material and preparation of specifications for material, equipment, construction and installation work.
  • Develop relay setting calculations and coordination report.
  • Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
  • Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
  • Construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
  • Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to relay settings and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information.

 

The Requirements

 

  • A degree Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in substation protection and control design.
  • Experience on MathCAD, ASPEN or ETAP software is an asset.
  • Experience on PSCAD or EMTP software is an asset.
  • Experience on relay setting and coordination is an asset.
  • Knowledge of modern power system, power system protection and relay technologies.
  • Strong client focus.
  • Knowledge of codes and standards.
  • Candidate must undergo pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background investigation.
  • Position located at client offices with travel to the site on occasion.
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