JSG is seeking an immediate Project Engineer (Substations and Collection Systems) for our client in CA, OR, WA, ID, TX or UT.

Are you an experienced engineer passionate about renewable energy and driven to create a sustainable future? Our client's Energy Business Unit is seeking a Project Engineer (Substations and Collection Systems) to guide the technical execution of utility-scale wind, solar, and Battery Energy Storage System projects throughout the Midwest and western United States.

About the Role:
As a Project Engineer in their Energy Business Unit, you will be responsible for serving as a technical leader, responsible for guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams in the design of high-voltage substations and collection systems. This role emphasizes ensuring the development of accurate and high-quality deliverables, including drawings, system studies, and protection schemes, progressing from preliminary design to Issued for Construction (IFC) status.

Responsibilities:
Lead the design team in developing comprehensive and accurate project deliverables, including:
One-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and schematic drawings.
Equipment layouts, conduit plans, grounding systems, and cable schedules.
Protection and control schemes.
Ensure all designs meet applicable standards (e.g., IEEE, NEC, IEC, NESC) and client-specific requirements.
Develop and oversee the completion of detailed system studies, including:
Load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and transient analysis.
Protection coordination studies.
Grounding system design and analysis using EasyPower and CDEGS tools.
Guide the team in translating preliminary designs into detailed IFC drawings.
Collaborate with Project Managers to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
Establish and maintain workflows for the progression of design from preliminary stages to IFC.
Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders, addressing inquiries and resolving design challenges.
Review and approve design packages, ensuring they are constructible, accurate, and meet project timelines.
Work closely with civil, structural, and mechanical engineers to ensure all aspects of the design are integrated and aligned.
Coordinate with system study engineers to ensure accurate data inputs and outputs align with protection and operational requirements.
Collaborate with drafters and designers to develop high-quality CAD drawings and documentation.
Implement and maintain quality control processes for all technical deliverables.
Review and validate system study reports and protection settings calculations.
Ensure the proper documentation of assumptions, methodologies, and design decisions.
Conduct design reviews at various project milestones
Provide engineering support during the construction phase, including:
Responding to RFIs (Requests for Information) from contractors.
Assisting with field inspections and verifying that installations comply with IFC designs.
Supporting testing and commissioning activities, particularly for protection and control systems.
 
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in electrical engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or eligibility to obtain one.
5+ years of experience in electrical power systems design, specifically for high-voltage substations and collection systems.
Proven experience with system studies, relay protection design, and project execution.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical teams
Strong leadership, written and oral communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
(10) + years of applicable industry experience.
Experience as Owner’s Engineer or Engineer of Record for utility-scale wind and solar projects.
Experience managing complex tasks in multidisciplinary projects.
Recognized expert in one or more areas related to renewable energy project delivery.

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution. Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay.
401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule.
Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health.
Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help achieve professional goals.

Potential office Locations: Santa Clarita, CA; Tustin, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Ontario, CA; Portland, OR; Corvallis, OR; Bend, OR; Salem, OR; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Boise, ID; Pocatello, ID; Spokane, WA; Seattle, WA; Woodinville, WA; Tacoma, WA; Olympia, WA; College Station, TX; Salt Lake City, UT.

Salary Range: $110,000 – $151,000 commensurate with qualifications; will vary by location.

** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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