Job Title: Substation Engineer

*Per Diem and transportation costs fully covered if not local to Covert, Michigan. This is a 6 month project.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Substation Engineer to join our team for a fully onsite position. This role involves assessing a high voltage substation, taking ownership of project performance, and working closely with field teams. The position is guaranteed from May to November, with the potential for a longer-term opportunity based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite assessments of high voltage substations.
• Take ownership of all aspects of project performance, including scheduling, safety, budget, and reporting.
• Collaborate with field teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Assess relays, controls, equipment, and communication systems of high voltage substations.
• Utilize construction software for project management.
• Create, organize, and maintain an accurate file storage system for the project.
• Oversee the installation of equipment, manage various onsite crews, ensure site safety, and adhere to work-plans and schedules.

Essential Skills

• Experience with high voltage substations, including relays, controls, and communication systems.
• Knowledge of electrical construction and power delivery.
• Expertise in safety engineering and power utilities.
• Proficiency in construction management and substation equipment.
• Experience with substation construction, maintenance, and transformer design.
• Commissioning and electrical engineering skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of high voltage substation or nuclear experience.
• Ability to diagnose substation components, including controls, relays, and communication systems.
• Experience with construction software such as Procore or similar.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Office, and Word.

Work Environment

This role is a 6-month project from May to November, located onsite at Covert, MI (Palisades). The candidate will be onsite 100% of the time, 7 days per week. Per diem for meals and lodging is $132/day or $939/week unless local. Flights home will be paid for every 4-6 weeks, or alternatively, one person can fly to the candidate on the same timeline. Flight costs will be reimbursed immediately, and costs for flights, rental car, and fuel will be covered.