Why join us?
It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm that leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive. We need energetic, passionate, and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!
We are seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to join our team in Rochester, NY or Binghamton, NY to lead and work on various Power Utility and Substation Engineering projects.
The Lead Substation Engineer is responsible for supporting or leading substation engineering project teams, with the development of General Arrangements for Substations, Equipment Plans, Elevations and Sections, Control House Layouts, Grounding design, Conduit and cable design, Creation of Bills of Materials, and Cable schedules.
How will you contribute to the team?
* Work within a multi-discipline team to develop and/or review efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium and high voltage substations.
* Lead Substation Physical Electrical design to develop and/or review site and equipment layouts, elevations, buswork, ground grids, lightning shielding, material lists, etc.
* Perform design studies and demonstrate a good working knowledge of physical electrical substation design.
* Coordinate design activities to maintain project schedules, budget, and quality requirements to ensure successful project completion.
* Assist in site visits and station walkdowns, estimating, and attending project meetings.
* Accountable to provide design activities in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including SNC-Lavalin’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control.
* Select equipment and material and preparation of specifications for material, equipment, and construction work.
* Deliver accurate and thorough electrical designs that will meet industry standards and specifications and meet prudent engineering practices.
* Review internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice, and constructability.
* Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
* Provide construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings, and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
* Maintain complete project documentation with respect to engineering studies and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements, and return data information.
* Maintain good working relationships with internal groups that support projects such as other engineering disciplines, Drafting, Project Management, etc.
* Mentor and provide guidance to developing engineers within the department.
What will you contribute?
* Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
* Minimum of 5 years of professional experience focused on the development of substation engineering for Senior/Lead positions.
* A Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred for all positions, required for Senior positions.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD.
* Prior utility consulting experience is a plus.
* Strong client focus and customer service.
* A high level of interpersonal communication skills, including a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
* Knowledge of applicable industry standards including the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and IEEE.
* Ability to perform independently and in a team environment and provide project ownership.
What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:
AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental, and financial wellbeing are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that helps our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.
Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life. We recognize that what is important to people continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported include health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
* Competitive salary
* Flexible work schedules
* Group Insurance
* PTO plus two Floating Holidays
* Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
* Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity, and Emerging Professionals
* A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.
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