Senior Electrical Substation Engineer at Wood PLC in West Palm Beach, Florida

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Substation Engineer to join its Power Solutions, Projects business, focusing on high-voltage electrical substation design. This opportunity is remote, coordinated from our West Palm Beach, FL office.

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Wood is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Substation Engineer to support our multi-client environment. In this role, you will lead the design and review of 13-500 kV electrical substation design drawings, including general arrangements, layouts, schematics, and material lists. You will also collaborate with other disciplines, mentor junior engineers, and liaise directly with clients.

Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood's Power & Energy business delivers innovative, cost-effective solutions for high-voltage power transmission and distribution projects. Our expertise includes conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement support, and construction management, ensuring reliability and efficiency for our clients.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to industry leaders across the power and energy sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs, with remote work options available
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks dedicated to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews ensuring alignment with market standards
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through tailored career plans
• Global connections with leading industry experts shaping the future of power transmission and distribution

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and review of 13 - 500 kV electrical substation design drawings including:


• General arrangement and section drawings for AIS and GIS substation layouts including major substation equipment, bus work and associated hardware, control buildings, lighting and lightning protection.


• Layouts and schedules for high voltage and low voltage power cables and control cables.


• Grounding layouts and details.


• One-line and phasing diagrams, low voltage AC & DC schematics and panel layouts.


• Material lists.


• Leading client meetings and communication being the main point of contact for the electrical discipline.


• Monitor the budget and schedule for the electrical scope of work, identifying and raising potential scope changes in accordance with the change management process.


• Assigning tasks amongst the electrical design team and providing technical assistance and mentoring to assigned personnel, as required.


• Coordination with other substation disciplines such as civil, structural, telecom and protection & control.


• Prepare and review drawing lists, engineering reports and design basis documents, specifications and inspection and testing plans/procedures.


• Perform and review grounding studies using WinIGS or CDEGS and lighting, and lightning protection studies.


• Prepare and review high voltage major equipment specifications and review equipment vendor drawings.


• Support materials procurement including material ordering using client materials management systems.


• Lead the electrical discipline for substation projects from conceptual design through to construction and commissioning including:


• Supporting project proposals including preparing, reviewing and clarifying project scope(s), engineering design estimates and schedules.


• Traveling to sites during the design and construction stages as required.

QUALIFICATIONS



What makes you remarkable?


At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to join our team. Even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have relevant experience, we encourage you to apply. Together, we will deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.


Expected:

• Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university


• Professional Engineer (PE) designation or ability to obtain registration


• 8-15 years of experience in high-voltage substation engineering (consultancy, utility, or EPC)


• Experience designing substations for 13-500 kV systems


• Knowledge of industry standards including ANSI, IEEE, NEMA


• Strong project coordination skills and ability to manage multiple priorities


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill

Desirable:

• Experience working with PacifiCorp, MidAmerican Energy, Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy, or Santee Cooper


• Familiarity with substation protection & control systems


• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, WinIGS, CDEGS


• Understanding of related disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, and telecom


• Join us in shaping the future of power infrastructure!

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