High Voltage Line Engineer

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Job Title:High Voltage Line Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA

Schedule: Hybrid - (2 days remote and 3 days in the office)

Duration: 12 month contract - option to extend or convert to full-time

Pay: Hourly equivalent - $145,000-$150,000 with benefits (negotiable)

Job Duties

• Review design packages for substation and high voltage generation tie-line projects associated with new solar and BESS generating projects
• Review and provide resolution to third party Owner's Engineer's comments
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) from substation/generation tie-line contractor
• Support projects starting at the design phase and through construction to energization.
• Review commissioning documentation
• Develop and maintain contractual design standards
• Interface with other departments or groups such as Business Development, Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Operations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• 5-6+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles
• Knowledge of and experience in applying statics and structural engineering or power system modeling and electrical engineering principle
• Skilled in use of advanced techniques and extension of theories, precepts and practices of transmission line design or substation design (or related sciences and disciplines);
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead;
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment;
• Proven decision making skills;
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks;
• Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Working knowledge of PJM and NERC policies and procedures
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation, and PLS-CADD is preferred
• Experience with ETAP and PSSE is preferred
• An understanding of electric transmission engineering is preferred

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

• Virginia or North Carolina Professional Engineer License is preferred but not required.
  
  

Education Requirements

• Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering training or degree

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