Lead Substation Engineer Physical

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Apply Job Type Full-time Description Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Physical Engineer to join our Renewables Substation team. The primary functions of this role are to lead the substation Physical engineering and design efforts for large scale, transmission-interconnected renewable energy projects and provide leadership and mentorship to a Physical design team consisting of three to five engineers and/or designers. The Lead Physical Engineer will work with (and provide direction to) other engineers, designers, and drafters to develop project deliverables that satisfy all stakeholder requirements and comply with applicable codes & standards. As part of the broader multi-discipline Substation Team, the Lead Physical Engineer will work with the Substation Project Engineer and other discipline leads to ensure design documents are coordinated and consistent between the P&C and Civil/Structural teams. Requirements * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited program * Minimum of 7-9 years of work experience in substation design and engineering * Strong understanding of electrical systems and substation layouts, grounding, lightning protection, illumination and clearances * PE License * Strong written and verbal communications skills * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail * Familiarity with industry standards and codes o ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NESC, NERC, etc. * General knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations * Proficiency in assessing mechanical forces and thermal effects of high fault currents on rigid bus. * Familiarity with Substation major equipment and the specifications thereof: o HV and MV Circuit Breakers o Power Transformers o Instrument Transformers o Disconnect Switches o Bus Work o Surge Arresters o Steel o Foundations o Capacitor Banks o Reactors Preferred Experience: * Previous experience in a consultancy environment * Previous experience with large scale renewable energy projects * General knowledge of substation construction practices * Familiarity with 3D design packages and software * Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, CDEGS, WinIGS, AGI) * Previous project and/or discipline team leadership * Previous experience as a direct supervisor Duties and Responsibilities: Design Leadership: Lead the design and engineering of 35kV to 500kV physical substation layouts, ensuring optimal equipment placement, grounding, and structural integrity including development of: o General Arrangements o Plan Views and Elevation Views o Grounding Plans o Cable Trough/Conduit Plans o Specifications for Major Primary Equipment (transformers, breakers, switches, etc.) o Documentation for Design Calculations o... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/4EDE65D7C3394D61