Substation Engineer - Lead, Remote
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About the Opportunity ControlPoint Technologies is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to provide project leadership within our Substation Engineering team. Candidates must have direct experience with substation projects for electric utilities. The projects will range from 4kV to 345kV and the candidate will be client facing and interface with the other disciplines. Project Management skills and ability to meet critical deadlines are required. Must be an outgoing team player with the ability to provide client confidence. Technical Responsibilities: Substation General Arrangement Control House Layout Plans and Sections Grounding Lightning Protection Conduit/trench Layout Material List Construction Specifications Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lightning protection, voltage drop, AC/DC load studies, etc.) Support/coordinate engineering and design related to Civil/Structural aspects of the designs Coordination with Protection Control Engineering Responsibilities: Project Engineering Lead Provide guidance and mentorship within engineering and design team Perform quality control/assurance reviews Project support from scoping to final design and project closeout Construction Support Strong client focus and customer service Excellent communication skills Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Professional Engineering Licensure (PE) is required, will accept candidates with Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) on path to Professional Engineering licensure. Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in electric utility industry Experience in utility substation engineering with focus on electrical or physical aspects of design Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is a plus Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills Benefits: Salary is just one component of your compensation package; ControlPoint offers the following benefits: Paid Time Off - Flexible PTO policy balancing personal time and business needs. Bonus and Incentive Plans - Annual bonus and monthly incentives for qualified employees; subject to company or individual performance. Company Matched Retirement Plan - Competitive 401(k) Investment Plans that are 100% vested including company contributions. Comprehensive Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage. Learning and Development - Access to company paid training, seminars, and events. For those interested in advanced degrees or certifications, Tuition Reimbursement is available. Professional Licensure - If you are licensed Professional Engineer, ControlPoint covers your licensure fees. If you are seeking professional licensure, ControlPoint covers your training cost and material to support exam preparation. Hybrid Office Schedule - For qualified employees, a flex / hybrid / in-office schedule or fully remote option is available. Salary: The base compensation range for this position is based on education, work experience, licensure, and qualifications. Base Compensation Annual Range: $120,000 - $175,000 Originally posted on Himalayas
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- Region
- USA
- Discipline
- Structural Detailing
- AutoCAD
| Market | Hourly band | USD/hr |
|---|---|---|
| This listing (est.) | $46–$98 | |
| United States | $38–$80 | |
| Europe (Germany) | $32–$68 | |
| MENA (UAE) | $30–$64 | |
| Remote / worldwide | $38–$80 |
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