Utility Civil Engineer

Seasoned Substation Engineer with experience in single lines, site plans, electrical plans/sections, grounding, and equipment specifications. Knowledge of transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, arresters, potential & current transformers, and control houses. This individual interfaces with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within the Valdes A&E organization.May visit job site as required for exchange of information.

Responsibilities Strong knowledge of utility engineering, including electrical power delivery and civil engineering, with the ability to lead, mentor, and support junior staff while delivering projects on time and within budget

Prepare multidisciplinary design packages including one-lines, site plans, electrical plans/sections, conduit and grounding plans, civil grading/drainage plans, foundations, and bills of materials

Coordinate high-voltage substation physical design, including equipment layouts, foundations, grounding, conduit/cable routing, duct banks, and associated civil infrastructure

Perform and/or oversee AC/DC load calculations, cable routing, grounding, civil/site design, and other engineering calculations

Familiarity with protection and controls, utility interfaces, and power delivery systems

Coordinate engineering and drafting activities across electrical, civil, structural, and other disciplines to develop complete and constructible drawings

Coordinate with clients, utility representatives, contractors, and other discipline engineers, including on-site coordination and field support

Maintain positive client relationships and provide technical leadership, design review, and mentoring throughout the project lifecycle

Site Duties Physical design of utility substations and associated civil infrastructure

Equipment selection, specifications, and civil/structural requirements

Bills of materials

Site plans, grading/drainage, plans/sections, foundations, conduit, and grounding

Control building and panel hardware specifications

Coordinate design activities with electrical, civil, structural, and other disciplines

Develop civil and electrical construction details and support constructability reviews

Develop sequence of construction identifying pre-outage work and civil/electrical construction activities

Technical Competencies Ability to communicate complex electrical and civil engineering issues in a clear, concise manner

Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with SKM electrical modeling software and familiarity with applicable civil design tools

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline

3+ years of experience in utility, substation, power delivery, or civil infrastructure design

Experience with multidisciplinary substation design preferred

Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship