Substation Professional Engineer

Meade Engineering

  • Austin, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
  • Apply easily
Location and Travel:This is a remote position; however, preference will be given to candidates located in Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Atlanta, GA, Reno, NV, Grand Rapids, MI, or Las Vegas, NV.This position may require travel to all of the above listed locations.Company Description:Meade Engineering is a full-service design firm specializing in innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions for data centers, cloud providers, and large-scale construction projects. Our team of expert engineers, designers, and consultants is dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable, and sustainable solutions that drive the industry forward.At Meade Engineering, we foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment where creativity, technical excellence, and professional growth are at the forefront. We take pride in our commitment to innovation, efficiency, and superior service-values that not only define our projects but also shape our workplace culture.If you're looking to be part of a company that values expertise, teamwork, and cutting-edge design, we'd love to hear from you!Job Description:MEI has a job opportunity for an experienced Substation Engineer to be an integral member of our design team. The scope of projects will include long term strategic design of substations and overall high/medium voltage electrical distribution for multiple data center campuses exceeding 1000MW overall capacity. This role will be highly collaborative amongst MEI staff, clients, vendors, and external disciplines. Travel to job sites may be required for site observations, client meetings, factory witness tests, etc.Job Duties:
  • Independently drive physical designs for electrical substations throughout design and construction phases (both new construction and upgrades/retrofits).
  • Design high and medium voltage electrical distribution for large scale data center campuses.
  • Oversee the production of one-line diagrams, conceptual designs, plan-section drawings, foundation, grounding, specifications, and any additional drawings needed to complete a comprehensive set of construction documents to build substations of varying sizes.
  • Work amongst a cross-discipline design team, owners, and contractors to develop drawings and specifications.
  • Coordinate with external vendors, internal design teams and manufacturers.
  • Major equipment selection and scheduling.
  • Lead QA/QC process and sign off on engineering documents.
  • Perform substation testing and commissioning as needed.
  • Develop proposals (scope of work, estimate, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of Professional Substation Engineering design experience designing high/medium voltage power distribution, physical design, transmission line design, etc.
  • Valid P.E. license and Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience working independently, managing priorities and providing mentorship to junior staff.
  • Strong understanding of electrical codes.
  • Ability to think strategically and demonstrate flexibility in order to achieve long-range objectives.
  • Self-motivated, comfortable with ambiguity and motivated to work as a team and lead others.
  • Top-notch organization, attention to detail combined with excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, BlueBeam, BIM and Revit.
Benefits:All full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefit package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of medical premiums covered by the employer, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k), vacation time, paid holidays off, and yearly performance-based bonus eligibility.MEI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. We believe in equal employment opportunities for all and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Meade Engineering