Engineer I - Electrical

CoVolt Power is hiring an Engineer I - Electrical to design low-, high-, and extra-high-voltage power systems, with an emphasis on transmission and distribution substations. The role supports detailed electrical and physical design, project coordination, and engineering and construction support for substation projects.

Responsibilities

Practical knowledge and understanding of Engineering/Procurement/Construction types of projects

Developing single-line switching and protection diagrams

Developing three-line and DC schematic diagrams

Developing and maintaining a bill of material

Developing cable and conduit schedule, including sizing

Conducting the required calculations and creating reports: AC and DC systems including sizing DC battery, overvoltage protection and coordination, conduit fill, grounding, lightning protection, etc

Developing control panel layouts and wiring diagrams; Selecting protective devices and ratings

Review and coordination of substation physical drawings and calculations including general arrangements, clearances, details, conduit, grounding, lightning protection, etc

Design of underground MV and HV cabling systems including cable ampacity, installation details, etc

Assure that all engineering documents and records are properly maintained

Coordination/guidance of designers/drafters and detailed review/approval of electrical drawings

Participate in development of less experienced engineers and designers

Provide engineering specifications and other information required by purchasing to procure equipment

Selecting and ordering substation materials and/or equipment

Review vendor submittals

Preferred

Engineer in Training Certification preferable but not required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering - preferred

AutoCAD (2015 or later) – advanced

Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification

Electrical Engineering Degree

Electrical Power Engineering Degree

Advanced AutoCAD

Company

Renewable energy and infrastructure EPC design/build contractor

Houston, Texas, USA

http://www.signalenergy.com/

Founded in 2005

1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

Associate of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering - required

Educational courses in power systems analysis, electrical machinery, etc

Knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE and other applicable codes and standards

Highly motivated and able to execute tasks provided adequate supervision

Good written and verbal communications skills

Ability to work well with others in a team setting

Skilled in engineering theories and principles

Skilled in practice of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations

Skilled in problem solving in time-sensitive situations

Microsoft Word – basic

Microsoft Excel – basic

Microsoft Outlook – basic

Engineer in Training Certification preferable but not required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering - preferred

AutoCAD (2015 or later) – advanced

Required skills

AutoCAD, Power Systems Analysis, Electrical Machinery, NEC, ANSI, NEMA, and IEEE Standards, Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification

Preferred skills

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Experience

Entry level