Electrical Engineer II

Title: Substation Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA - Hybrid

Pay: $40 - $50/hr

Type: Contract-to-Hire (W2, Benefits, Paid Holidays, PTO)

Industry: Power Generation

Job Description

The Substation Engineer will support new generation projects in the Richmond, VA area. This is a Contract-to-Hire position, with the potential for full-time conversion after the initial 12-month term.

Key Responsibilities

• Review design packages for substation and high-voltage generation tie-line projects related to solar and battery energy storage (BESS) installations
• Address comments from third-party Owner's Engineers and coordinate resolutions
• Respond to RFIs from substation and generation tie-line contractors
• Support projects from design through construction to final energization
• Review equipment submittals and commissioning documents
• Conduct occasional day trips to sites in Virginia to assist with engineering-related construction issues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required
• 2 - 5 years of engineering experience in the power generation
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles and power system modeling
• Proficiency in advanced substation design techniques and practices
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently or within a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia or North Carolina is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with PJM and NERC policies and procedures
• Experience with ETAP and PSSE software
• Knowledge of relays and control systems
• Background in substation and transmission line engineering

All applicants must be able to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

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