• Job Description

  Req#: 18520

  Substation P&C Designer

  Job Summary

  POWER Engineers Member of WSP, is currently seeking a Substation P&C Designer in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Freeport, Maine office. An in-office and/or hybrid work environment is available for this position. A remote role may be considered depending on the individual's level of experience and proven ability to work on a remote basis successfully.

  Role and Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations
  • Perform detailed design of one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, protection schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA and communications
  • Familiar with conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, AC/DC service calculations and selection of substation equipment
  • The successful candidate shall be able to contribute to substation equipment specifications, proposal development, and project scheduling
  • Occasional travel will be required

  Required Education/Experience

  • Ability to function as a Substation P&C Designer in our Freeport, Maine office
  • Associate's degree or equivalent technical education
  • Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation; experience with both is preferred
  • Understanding of electric utility substation design
  • Electrical and mechanical reasoning skills and attention to detail
  • Good command of the Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Outlook, Excel and Word
  • The candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

  Desired Education/Experience

  • Experience in 15kV through 230kV substation design
  • Familiarity with Raster Design and "brownfield" (retrofit) design processes
  • Familiarity with databases and database design
  • Familiarity with Autodesk Vault (or other Document Management Systems)
  • Ability to produce applicable drawings from rough sketches, notes, vendor drawings, and such
  • Ability to select materials based on technical requirements

  POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

  At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

  Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • New Dads and Moms Benefit program
  • Fertility Benefits
  • Gender affirming care

  We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

  POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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• About the company

  POWER is a 100% employee-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm. We are specialists who team together to create integrated, multidiscipline solutions.

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