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Substation Electrical Engineer

arco · Downers Grove, IL, US · AMPS (243) · ARCO/Murray National
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>About You: </strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: black;">Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for engineering? Do you love designing </span><em><span style="color: black;">and</span></em><span style="color: black;"> implementing complex electrical systems?  Are you looking for a company that is constantly trying to push the boundaries of what it means to offer a better construction solution process by using design/build?  If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will excite you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">ARCO/Murray National is currently looking for a Substation Engineer to join our team based in Downers Grove, Illinois. This individual will be responsible for guiding the full electrical scope and leading the development of substation system designs and power solutions in support of design/build projects. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated engineer capable of leading project teams, providing technical expertise on substation engineering projects, and supporting work across a variety of facility and utility-related applications.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0px;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>A Day in the Life: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead and manage project teams of engineers and designers in the design and execution of electrical substation projects.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop, review, and approve engineering deliverables including single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, one-line drawings, schematics, bus arrangements, grounding systems, conduit and cable layouts, control house layouts, relay panel arrangements, bill of materials, bus supports, and equipment foundations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform electrical calculations and studies such as short circuit and interrupting analysis, bus loading, conductor sizing, voltage drop, and grounding or ground-grid analysis.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Create or review specifications, data sheets, and technical submittals for major substation equipment including transformers, switchgear, breakers, disconnects, bus duct, control and relay panels, and cable tray.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Support projects involving breaker and switch replacements, relay panel replacements, RTU replacements, ring bus expansions, and line, bus, and transformer relay upgrades.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate with procurement to evaluate vendor submittals, ensure compliance with specifications, and respond to technical RFIs and clarifications.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Interface with construction and commissioning teams by reviewing contractor drawings, monitoring field installation, supporting design changes, and providing technical resolution for field issues and construction deviations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Conduct project scoping and site walkdowns and travel to substations or project sites as required.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards including IEEE, ANSI, NESC/NEC, applicable local utility and authority standards, and company QA/QC processes.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide design support through construction and commissioning phases, including attending factory acceptance tests, witnessing installation, supporting energization, and assisting in commissioning and verification activities.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil/structural, protection and control, project management, and site construction to ensure coordinated design and execution.</span></li> <li style

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