Substation Design Engineer III

Substation Design Engineer III 

Remote – Must be Local to Allentown, PA for Onsite visits Several Times Monthly

       and Site Visits in Local Territory

Valid Driver’s License Required w/Acceptable Driving Record

Duration: 24 Months

PLEASE NOTE OUR CLIENT DOES NOT ACCEPT C2C

Job Summary:

- Lead responsible engineer for oversight of Engineer of Choice (EOC) design projects.

- Coordinate information among all functional groups and EOCs.

- Provide feedback from the owner’s perspective on the measure of quality for EOCs.

- Provide oversight, quality assurance and review of design and engineering packages.

- Ensure engineering design packages utilize PPL’s established standards and specifications.

- Support development of engineering schedules and estimates.

- Review of Substation Change Control (SCC) and approval in PowerBase and perform NERC CIP related tasks including E-CQAL, CIP-11, Commissioning sign-offs, DTD reviews, and ensuring NTDs are generated as required.

- Coordinate with PPL work groups in response to Requests For Information (RFIs) during development, engineering and construction.

- Provide support for the procurement of major long-lead equipment required for project execution.

- Work closely with Project and Contract Management to ensure engineering provides a safe, cost-effective, constructable design which meets all deliverables.

Requirements:
-Minimum 5 years utility substation design experience, including Physical/Electrical,

 - Protection/Control and knowledge of associated disciplines including Protection Settings, SCADA, and Civil/Structural.
- Good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively across different work    groups.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to translate complex design concepts into simple concepts for newer engineers.
- Working knowledge of industry standards, including but not limited to NEC, NESC, IEEE, etc.

Preferred Requirements:
 - Working knowledge or experience with local company and/or National legacy substation standards.

The base pay range for this role is up to $88.73/hr.

MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Capital Blue Cross, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.

MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Please note we do not outsource our recruitment needs