The substation engineer will be involved in the engineering design, application, and installation of equipment inside of utility substations ranging from 15 kV to 345 kV. The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple substation projects simultaneously. Typical duties include scheduling and directing field construction work, project budgeting and management, engineering design, and specification development and evaluation. The engineer will work as part of a team and independently. Projects may include new installations or modifications to equipment such as, circuit breakers, transformers, metalclad switchgear, disconnect switches, bus work and insulators, foundations, voltage and current sensing devices, steel structures and grounding.
Under Direct or general supervision, reports to a designated supervisor of a section, division, or department. Responsible for general and specific assignments involving complex and novel types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, equipment, and operating problems. Employing diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices and devising new approaches to problems encountered, plan, scheduled and coordinates detailed phases of major projects such as equipment design and development, materials tests, preparation of specifications, applications studies, analyses of system or process troubles, research investigations, system planning studies and preparation of technical reports. Duties require a complete knowledge of accepted practices in the specialty area and knowledge of principles and practices in related specialties, in order to resolve a variety of highly complex problems, such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials and difficult coordination requirements. Has supervisory guidance only in terms of specific objectives and critical issues and has authority to make independent decision on engineering practices and methods.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs highly responsible engineering work on the most complex problems and projects in particular field of engineering such as civil, chemical, electrical, environmental and mechanical.
- Coordinates and executes technical investigations, engineering economic studies, operating studies, design, tests, long range plans, forecast, cost estimates, computations, inspections, inventories, and reports as may be required for the completion of assignments.
- Acts as project engineer on highly complex projects such as major transmission lines, distribution lines, major substations and major component of power plants.
- Directs the work of engineering and clerical personnel assigned who assist in specific projects.
- Counsels with customers regarding Company technical and commercial policies and the application of designs and equipment of moderate complexity, as assigned.
- Instructs and trains less senior or less experienced personnel on the technical aspects of their jobs, as assigned.
- Keeps informed on the latest developments and techniques pertaining to engineering and operating functions in the assigned field.
- Counsels with customer regarding Company technical and commercial policies and the application of highly complex designs and equipment, as assigned.
- Serves as professional representative of the Company, as assigned.
- Directs the preparations of computer programs.
Basic Requirements:
- Four-year college degree (or equivalent).
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others as well as operate with a minimum of supervision.
- Union experience
- Experience in utility engineering. (3-7 years)
- Experience in project management with demonstrated ability to lead and work in a team environment
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AES Corporation
4300 Wilson Blvd
Arlington
Virginia United States
www.aes.com
