Substation Engineer III

Welty Energy is looking for a Substation Engineer to join our Engineering Substation team! 

Who is Welty Energy? 

Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty, is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, substation engineering and construction oversight on transmission, substation and distribution projects ranging in voltages from 4kV to 765kV.

Headquartered in Akron, OH, and working nationally, Welty Energy currently manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S. 

As a Substation Engineer, you will represent our client(s) specific to substation design working on projects ranging from 12kV-500kV.

The ideal candidate for this role will be able to work a hybrid schedule (3 days in office) from our Merrillville, IN office. We are open to considering remote, for the right candidate, in select states (below).

As a Substation Engineer, you may: 

• Create and modify protection and control design drawings including, but not limited to one-lines, three-lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, communication drawings, wiring diagrams, etc.
• Create and modify physical drawings including plan and section views, yard layouts, bill of material lists, grounding drawings, etc.
• Perform calculations such as battery sizing, AC loading, voltage drop, conduit fill, lightning protection, lighting design, and ground grid studies.
• Perform reviews of Substation Engineers an Designers work to ensure they meet code, customer requirements, and good engineering practices.
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as project management and civil engineering teams.
• Interface with client’s engineering groups and project management team to provide regular and timely updates.
• Review manufacturer drawings.
• Incorporate red line drawings from the field to as-builts.
• Update design leads or project managers on project status as needed.
• Perform site visits when necessary.

What we require:  

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering at an ABET accredited university
• 5+ years of experience as a Substation Engineer (designer and/or QA/QC)
• EIT Certification with the intention to pursue PE license (PE preferred)

Travel:

• 10-20% travel will be required.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) contributions

States to be Considered for a Remote Candidate:

• Florida
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• North Carolina
• New Jersey
• New York
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• West Virginia
• Virginia

See our Culture video here to learn more about what makes Welty Energy such a great place to work for! 

Important Notice to US Applicants:

Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty Building Company, LLC., is an at-will employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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