Jr. Substation Engineer

at  SIEMENS ENERGY

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR DAY (POSITION OVERVIEW)

The Jr. Substation Engineer is responsible for the engineering activities required for turnkey EPC high voltage substation projects, including detailed design for high voltage substation and transmission projects. This position will offer the ability to directly apply candidate’s knowledge of electrical engineering in substation and transmission projects.
8:00 AM: Start the day by reviewing project design criteria and prioritizing tasks for ongoing projects. Check for any urgent emails or updates from the project team.
8:30 AM: Begin working on the main one-line and station auxiliary one-line diagrams for a new substation project. Use specialized software to draft and ensure that all components are correctly represented.
10:00 AM: Attend internal project team meeting to discuss the general arrangement, layout, and elevation drawings for the substation. Share progress and address any design concerns.
11:00 AM: Perform calculations for grounding and cable ampacity to ensure the substation meets safety and performance standards. Document the results and integrate them into the project’s overall design.
1:00 PM: Review manufacturer documentation for equipment specifications to verify compatibility with the project’s requirements. Make notes on any discrepancies that need further investigation.
2:00 PM: Support the 3D design team by providing electrical engineering input for a proposal. This includes reviewing the 3D models and suggesting improvements or changes based on electrical design principles.
4:30 PM: Update the Project Manager on the day’s progress, highlighting any potential delays or risks. Discuss solutions to mitigate any issues that could impact the project timeline.
5:00 PM: Wrap up and head home, or prepare for any necessary travel the next day.

WHAT YOU BRING (REQUIREMENTS)

• years of experience with a focus on primary electrical design for high voltage substations.
• Fluent English Language
• Knowledge on ANSI standards, IEC standards knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of NEC.
• Experience with equipment typically used in substations.
• Experience with SIEMENS equipment and projects is a plus.
• Proficient with Auto-CAD, Micro-Station and Revit are a plus
• Good communication skills
• Eligible for Professional Engineering license is preferred

• Develop project design criteria.
• Prepare main one line and station auxiliary one-line diagrams.
• Develop substation/switchyard general arrangement, layout and elevation drawings.
• Develop Grounding drawings.
• Perform cable ampacity, grounding, lightning, illumination and station auxiliary load calculations.
• Create equipment specifications and detail bill of materials.
• Perform trench and conduit design.
• Supporting camera and Gas density Monitor design.
• Develop conceptual designs for pricing purposes. Perform electrical engineering design and calculations.
• Create equipment specifications and detail bill of materials.
• Supporting 3D Design for Proposals.
• Review manufacturer’s documentation.
• Ensures that the engineering deliverables meet the target schedule dates, inform the Project Manager of possible delays or risk in the particular project.
• Support Marketing and Project teams in the execution of a project and in customer meetings.
• Identify, notify and provide solutions on potential problems that may adversely impact safety, reliability, cost and schedule on a project.
• Perform special assignments and provide technical advice in the area of expertise.
• Knowledge on ANSI standards, IEC standards knowledge is a plus.
• The candidate should be flexible to travel locally and internationally to customer meetings and to project sites. Approximate travel is 20%.