Substation Engineer
Public global power company that owns and operates electricity generation, regulated utilities, LNG infrastructure, renewable energy, and battery-storage assets.
About The AES Corporation
AES develops, constructs, and operates power-generation and distribution businesses, supplying affordable and sustainable power. Its portfolio includes solar, hydro, wind, natural gas, coal, battery storage, utilities, and LNG infrastructure.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will develop and execute designs, calculations, and studies for new and existing utility substations. You will create and review electrical, civil, structural, and site designs; coordinate project work; manage documentation; support procurement; and provide construction technical support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Strong written and oral English communication skills
- Knowledge of engineering principles and theory
- Familiarity with electric transmission and distribution grids and systems
Responsibilities
- Execute substation engineering projects
- Conduct engineering studies and design calculations for substation equipment
- Perform physical substation engineering design
- Create and review foundation and structural designs
- Develop bills of materials and material takeoffs
- Evaluate geotechnical information for substation designs
- Design or evaluate grading, access, drainage, erosion-control, and sediment-control plans
- Apply industry standards to engineering designs
- Coordinate design work with multidisciplinary project teams
- Develop equipment and service specifications
- Develop construction schedules and budgets
- Manage project documents and records
- Assist with equipment procurement
- Support construction with technical expertise and onsite direction