MKEC is looking for a Substation Physical Design Engineer to join our Electric Utility team in our Overland Park office.
Responsibilities:
- Electrical Engineering bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited program.
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Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Kansas required.
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Development of substation design drawings which may include:
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General Arrangements & Layouts
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Elevations & Section Details
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Below Grade Conduit Plans & Schedules
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Lightning Protection Plans/Analysis
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Ground Grid Design & Grounding Details
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Bill of Materials (BOM)
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Control Building Layouts & Equipment
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Develop bid documents and material specifications.
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Review vendor submittals and provide analysis/feedback.
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Efficiently & effectively communicate design requirements and collaborate with other disciplines of the company including structural, civil, survey, land development, etc. on a regular basis.
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Generate reports on occasion.
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Perform work in a timely manner to meet established milestones and/or deadlines.
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Occasionally interface with clients to discuss design details and support construction tasks.
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Serve as mentor to other engineers in the group.
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Provide engineering expertise to develop design solutions and meet client needs in a timely manner
Requirements:
- Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited program.
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Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
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Minimum of 5-7 years of work experience related to Substation Physical Design required.
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Knowledgeable on applicable codes and industry standards including the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), Rural Utility Service (RUS) Bulletins & applicable IEEE Standards.
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Proficient with various software packages including AutoCAD, Mathcad, and other design tools.
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Experience with PLS-POLE/CADD, Osmose O-Calc Pro, ETAP, Milsoft WindMil/LightTable, SKM Power Tools, Substation Design Suite (SDS), etc. desirable.
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Candidate must possess a mechanical aptitude with knowledge of power system design and operations.
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Ability to use office administrative and collaboration software (MS Office, Teams, etc.).
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Strong oral and written communication skills.
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Candidates must be self-motivated, highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and tasks while working in a team environment.
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Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings may be required
MKEC offers a competitive compensation package in addition to the following benefits:
- Group Health Plan
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Dental Plan
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Holiday Pay
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Disability Insurance – Short & Long-Term
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Life Insurance / AD&D
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Flex Spending Account
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401k Retirement Plan
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Profit Sharing Pension
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YMCA Reduced Membership
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YMCA Wellness Coach
MKEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer