Substation Electrical Engineer III

Timmons Group is currently seeking a Substation Electrical Engineer III to join our Electrical Design Group located in our Charlotte, NC office location. The position’s core responsibilities include creating electrical protection & control design deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class. This position can influence the future of the resiliency and reliability of the electric grid. Opportunities to advance into leadership/management roles are available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Lead in preparation of proposals and scope development, including conceptual designs and execution plans, engineering/project cost estimates and schedules
• Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring
• Equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing
• Lead coordination of design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.)
• Develop and improve processes, tools and/or technology implementations
• Provide leadership, training and mentoring to less experienced engineers and team members
• Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel
• Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers
• Provide short term field support during construction
• Support business development and marketing initiatives
• Other areas of involvement may include relay settings, 3D modeling/design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited program
• Minimum 7 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience)
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standards
• Knowledge of computer drafting tools such as AutoCAD preferred
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures and criteria

Additional information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.

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