Technical Director of Electrical Engineering Substation
Technical Director of Electrical Engineering Substation
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About the position
We are seeking a Technical Director of Electrical Engineering with expertise in managing substation design across both Physical and Protection & Control (P&C) disciplines. The ideal candidate possesses 15 years of related experience and will be based in either one of the following Pond offices: Atlanta GA; Peachtree Corners GA; Tampa FL; The Woodlands TX; Denver CO. The successful candidate would be mentoring a dynamic team of Power Industry professionals while supporting/leading a range of multidisciplinary projects. Typical projects could include detailed design of substation physical layouts lightning protection conduit and cable plans grounding analysis and design generating single and threeline schematic diagrams lighting design specifying equipment and materials and coordination with studies protection and control structural civil transmission line and drafting disciplines.
Other duties could include overseeing various three phase and single phase voltage ampacity and power calculations arc flash analyses performing site visits for data gathering writing material procurement and construction specifications evaluating contractor bids bus and insulator strength calculations insulation coordination studies reviewing shop drawings researching equipment developing voltage drop conduit fill and battery sizing calculations generating engineering fee estimates providing field support during construction and preparing reports. The successful candidate would also interface with clients and support proposal development.
Preferred Knowledge and Experience:
- Strong knowledge of best practices and industry standards for substation physical design and Protection & Control (P&C) engineering.
- Provide technical oversight for complex AIS and GIS substation projects.
- Knowledge of protection schemes relay settings and substation automation strategies.
- Oversee system protection grounding relay coordination and power system studies.
- Experience in substation layouts general arrangements (GAs) conduit plans grounding designs and physical equipment selections.
- Knowledge of oneline diagrams relay protection schemes AC/DC schematics panel layouts and wiring diagrams.
- Highvoltage equipment relays CTs PTs circuit breakers SCADA RTUs PMUs and DFRs.
- Knowledge of relevant standards including ANSI IEEE NESC NEMA and OSHA
- Proven experience in meeting design schedules
- Expertise in substation integration for distributed energy resources renewable energy and microgrids
- Experience interacting with clients supporting marketing proposals and presenting at industry conferences
- Proficient in creating equipment data sheets evaluating contractor bids and reviewing shop drawings or researching equipment
- Ability to generate engineering fee estimates provide field support during construction and prepare comprehensive reports
Qualifications:
- BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- 15 years of experience
- PE License preferred
- Proficient with relevant software such as AutoCad Electrical CYME ETAP SKM
- Ability to work well within a team environment positive attitude multitask and selfmotivated to produce high quality work.
- Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally
About Pond
Pond is an awardwinning fullservice architecture engineering planning construction management and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Ponds staff of 600 professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion and everything in between with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR Atlantas #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.
Additional Information
Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package in addition to a range of medical financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Ponds comprehensive benefits offerings here.
All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Preemployment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex age religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at .
Apply for this position at careers.pondco. We are always looking for driven professionals of all disciplines to join our fastgrowing company. For more information on our services clientele or employment opportunities visit our website at www.pondco.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
