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About the Position

The Graduate Electrical Engineer – Utility Substations works under the guidance of experienced engineers, this role assists with design and analysis of protection and control engineering packages which include: one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams and other drawings as required by the client. In this role, an employee will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in regard to the essential functions of the job below.

Essential Responsibilities

Supports the design and analysis of utility substations electrical power systems, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA systems, conduit and cable design, grounding systems, equipment selection, project cost estimates, and related engineering deliverables under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Supports the reviews of computer-based models and perform power system studies on utility and industrial/commercial electrical power transmission and distribution systems, including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, power factor, harmonic analysis, and other related studies.
Assists in the development and review of protective relay settings and associated design documentation.
Coordinate assigned work with engineers, designers, CAD technicians, project managers, and other disciplines to clarify design information and support complete project packages.
Provides support to experienced engineers in field assistance and troubleshooting
Reviews design and drafting deliverables for general conformance with engineering intent under the direction of experienced engineers.
Understands the applications of relevant Codes and Standards
Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Must-Have Qualifications

Basic understanding of utility substations design principles, electrical power systems, and Protection & Control (P&C) concepts.
Ability to apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, codes, and design criteria to support utility substations projects under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or related engineering software preferred.
Basic knowledge of electrical power systems, utility substations design, Protection & Control systems, and engineering design practices.
Familiarity with engineering calculations, power system studies, applicable codes and standards, and utility substations engineering deliverables.
Ability to learn one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, grounding systems, conduit systems, and associated utility substations design documentation.
Basic understanding of power system concepts, including three-phase systems, per-unit systems, and electrical distribution fundamentals
Ability to support the preparation and review of engineering calculations, studies, models, reports, and design documentation.
Developing understanding of engineering software, modeling tools, and utility substations design technologies used to support project execution.
Ability to identify technical questions, seek guidance appropriately, and exercise sound engineering judgment when completing assigned tasks.