Electrical Substation Engineer

Akkodis is seeking an Electrical Substation Engineer with a client in Brooklyn, NY or Waltham, MA – Hybrid for a 6-month Contract.

Title: Electrical Substation Engineer

Location: Brooklyn, NY or Waltham, MA – Hybrid (Occasional onsite, monthly team meeting)

Duration: 6 Month Contract

Pay Rate: $70–$75/hr (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Job Description

This engineer will help support the successful and on-time delivery of substation projects, including supporting the capital investment plan, transmission interconnection projects, and other emerging work or new technologies. Substation projects include equipment replacement, asset separation, rebuilds and greenfield (new) substations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for substation projects, providing engineering direction, resolving technical issues, approving designs, and mentoring project team members across disciplines.

• Perform preliminary and detailed design and engineering for transmission and distribution class substations up to and including 765 kV AIS and GIS, including single-line diagrams, layouts and earthing arrangements.

• Prepare detailed technical scope documentation for use by internal and external design resources, support project cost estimates, schedules, and change control.

• Design modifications and additions at existing sites and lead design for greenfield/brownfield projects.

• Conduct and coordinate site visits, site investigations, team meetings, and drawing reviews.

• Perform engineering calculations and studies as required (short-circuit, grounding/lightning and sound studies, AC/DC sizing).

• Prepare and review technical specifications, bid evaluations, vendor technical queries, equipment ordering packages and witness factory tests.

• Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with standards, specifications and applicable codes.

• Oversee commissioning, energization and acceptance testing; support troubleshooting and resolution during start-up.

• Coordinate and manage consultant work, ensuring technical adequacy and compliance.

• Prepare clear technical reports documenting issues, findings and recommendations.

• Support Project Management, Estimating and Construction Management processes, and participate in risk assessments and outage planning.

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and interact effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Effective time management, task prioritisation, and the ability to apply technical skills with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program with emphasis on Power Systems

• 10+ years of related work experience in substation design and engineering

• High-level knowledge of substation equipment (transformers, breakers, switches, reclosers, metal-clad switchgear), protection relays, control systems and SCADA interfaces

• Experience performing relevant system studies and producing technical specifications

• Proficient with Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and familiarity with project and analysis tools (Primavera, CDEGS or similar)

• Knowledge of industry standards and codes: IEEE, ANSI, NFPA 70, ASTM, NESC and applicable building codes

• Ability to travel to sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing, or implementing high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems (VSC/LCC)

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance