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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Substation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the design, maintenance, and operation of electrical substations. This role requires a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with other engineers, technicians, and stakeholders. The Substation Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of substation operations, conducting regular inspections, and implementing improvements to enhance performance. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to stay current with industry standards and technological advancements to ensure our substations are operating at peak efficiency. The role also involves troubleshooting and resolving any issues that may arise, as well as providing technical support and guidance to junior engineers and other team members. Strong project management skills are essential, as the Substation Engineer will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to effectively convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. A commitment to safety and adherence to all relevant regulations and standards is paramount in this role. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented engineer with a passion for electrical systems and a desire to contribute to a dynamic and growing organization, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of substations.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Collaborate with other engineers and technicians.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers.
- Implement improvements to enhance substation performance.
- Prepare and present technical reports.
- Stay current with technological advancements in the field.
- Ensure the reliability and efficiency of substation operations.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to meet project requirements.
- Develop and implement safety protocols.
- Monitor and analyze substation performance data.
- Oversee the installation of new equipment.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Participate in training and development programs.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Provide input on budget and resource allocation.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in substation engineering.
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles.
- Experience with substation design and maintenance.
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
- Experience with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
- Ability to provide technical support and guidance.
- Willingness to stay current with industry advancements.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with substation design and maintenance?
- How do you ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging technical issue you resolved?
- How do you manage multiple projects simultaneously?
- What software and tools are you proficient in?
- How do you stay current with technological advancements in the field?
- Can you describe a time when you had to collaborate with a team to complete a project?
- How do you ensure the reliability and efficiency of substation operations?
- What steps do you take to implement safety protocols?
- Can you provide an example of a project you completed on time and within budget?
- How do you handle pressure and tight deadlines?
- What is your approach to providing technical support and guidance to junior engineers?
- How do you conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies?
- Can you describe your experience with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues?
- How do you prepare and present technical reports?
- What is your approach to monitoring and analyzing substation performance data?
- How do you coordinate with stakeholders to meet project requirements?
- Can you describe a time when you had to oversee the installation of new equipment?
- What is your approach to maintaining accurate records and documentation?
- How do you provide input on budget and resource allocation?
