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Kansas City - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

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Structural Substation Engineer
About PROENERGY
PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on faststart dispatchable power our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services project development equipment manufacturing turnkey generation facilities operations and maintenance.
Our Footprint
We are primed for the energy transition with permanent service locations in Missouri Texas and Argentina. Our worldclass Missouri headquarters is purposebuilt to meet dispatchable power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 600000 sq. ft of service capacity under roof which includes the only independent LevelIV aeroderivative depot and stringtest facility in the world. Our Houston Texas office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own dispatchable power installations.
Our Philosophy
We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits that include Medical Dental Vision and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee 10 paid holidays paid time off and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and qualityoriented problemsolving skills we encourage you to apply today.
Position Summary
At PROENERGY we emphasize a ONETEAM approach where our Engineering Procurement Construction StartUp Document Controls and Operations teams work seamlessly for our clients as a solutions provider for the power industry. We seek a Structural Substation Engineer that has a passion for ownership and pride in the quality of our deliverables. The Structural Substation Engineer will execute and lead technical work on our EPC projects for our switchyards and substations. They will ultimately own quality for their specific discipline. This role will ultimately report to our Principal Substation Engineer as we continue to build our inhouse EPC engineering team. You will need to work collaboratively with our integrated EPC team along with our clients to execute and provide world class quality focused deliverables for our construction team. Your ability to adapt and be flexible will be invaluable as you coordinate multiple jobs develop guidelines and procedures and provide engineering oversight to our subsidiaries and 3rd party engineers.
As we lead the transition from reliance on third party engineers to building and managing a fully functional inhouse engineering team your expertise and technical knowledge will greatly impact the business planning to add engineering quality standards and developing our own deliverables. This position would start remote then be fully in the office when our Leawood KS office is open in Q2 2025 as we build our culture in person.
Position Responsibilities
  • Execute the substation technical design on our projects and may also be the engineer of record
  • Perform or review routine and complex engineering design analysis and other technical tasks within the substation or structural discipline utilizing current technology available standards calculation software templates and cataloged products.
  • Work collaboratively with our integrated EPC team along with our clients to execute RFIs deliverable reviews change order requests engineering equipment buyout etc.
  • Regularly performs reviews of vendor documents to ensure specifications and data sheet requirements are met.
  • Ability to mentor and develop team members including technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
  • Seek ways to improve customer satisfaction the quality of the work product and operating efficiencies.
  • Help develop review and implement guidelines and procedures to ensure engineering standardization and templating of our PowerFLX work.
  • Stay up to date with the latest technology and industry practices and finds practical applications.
  • Perform assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.
  • Lead quality checks of the design and engineering of project to ensure accuracy.
  • Establish credibility in terms of technical competency and team leading ability.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in structural engineering from an accredited program
  • Five 5 years of experience in related work experience in switchyards substations fossil fuels power or generation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills strong interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees management and clients.
  • The position requires the ability to effectively multitask and manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously frequently within an aggressive and compressed schedule.
  • Independently applies knowledge and ensures compliance with quality program. Establishes related processes and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality. Provides guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
  • Previous experience creating grounding area class power single line schematic and motor control drawings with a clear understanding of protective devices and coordination techniques
  • Previous experience in complex structural design for substations or power generation facilities.
  • Previous experience in dynamic foundation analysis vibration analysis.
  • Previous experience with deep foundations.
  • Knowledgeable of the ASCE AISC ACI IBC NESC and other industry codes specifications and standards
  • Able to perform engineering calculations e.g. reinforced foundation designs anchor rod design steel design connection and baseplate designs.
  • Knowledgeable in structural design software e.g. SAP2000 Hilti MathCAD IdeaStatica etc.
  • Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable collaborative and a systems thinker
  • Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides standards systems applicable engineering codes
  • Actively manages project changes directly with the Client with supervision from the Project Engineering Manager
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions including warning signs equipment use and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a workauthorized visa.
  • Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete preemployment drug screen and background check
Desired Qualifications
  • Registered Professional Engineer in structural discipline
  • Actively involved in industry recognized professional societies
  • Aconex Document Controls software knowledge
  • Clear understanding of construction and constructability practices & principles
  • Working knowledge of procurement and contract administration
  • Working knowledge of process procedures for project controls and estimating
  • Advanced knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal and estimate process
  • Intermediate business and financial acumen
  • Owner or Client engineering background
It is PROENERGYs policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability national origin marital status ancestry medical condition military status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

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