Electrical Design Engineer

Company: Electric Power Systems
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewSubstation Design Engineer (Engineer III) EPS Engineering & Design (EPS E&D) is the professional engineering arm of Electric Power Systems International, Inc. (EPSII). EPS E&D was formed in 2008 to offer a broad spectrum of capabilities that range from a simple relay setting change all the way to turnkey a 500kV power substation design project. EPS E&D has the ability to provide our customers with cost-effective consulting, engineering, design and drafting services, with support through construction completion and commissioning with a personal touch that differentiates our small, privately held firm from the very large design companies that need to compensate for higher overhead costs. Responsibilities The candidate will perform conceptual and detailed design services for physical, protection, and control as well as cost estimates related to the development of new transmission and distribution substations, and the modification or expansion of existing substations. Must have experience performing all aspects associated with substation design including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, DC control schemes, secondary AC distribution, cable matrices, wiring diagrams, SCADA equipment specification, the balance of plant, general arrangements, electrical elevations, foundation layout/design, lightning protection, grounding plans, conduit plans, buswork design, control house layouts/elevations, and material lists.

• BSEE is required from an ABET-accredited university with an emphasis in power system related studies
• Three (3) or more years of increasing engineering experience and responsibility in protection system design and physical substation design is preferred
• Working knowledge of electrical substation physical layout and control houses
• Working knowledge of electrical substation major equipment and auxiliary systems
• Working knowledge of protection and control design for electrical substations
• Working knowledge of load management, automated meter reading (AMR), and distribution/transmission automation (SCADA) systems is a benefit but not required
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License is a benefit, must be able to obtain P.E. licensure
• EIT registered in good standing.
• Occasional travel to customer locations or remote training locations Qualifications
  
  • Must be highly creative and analytical with the ability to think critically
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic AutoCAD and/or Microstation
  • Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Self-motivated to increase personal skills set and research design issues
  • Works effectively in a team environment
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Project management skills a plus EPS in an equal opportunity employer. Our organization does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, veteran status, sex, religion, nationa l origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an E-Verify, Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

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