Eng II - Substation DesignNV Energy

NV Energy


Position Title: Eng II - Substation Design

Job ID: 10004298

Location: Reno, NV, United States







Description:

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Provides engineering design services for substation facilities and ensures that these facilities are constructed on schedule and within committed resource allocations. Applies prescribed methods and standard practices in performing all phases of projects and assists other engineering staff on more complex projects.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develops economical, technically feasible, reliable substation physical and control designs. Provides technical management of multiple substation projects and prioritization of work, working collaboratively with outside consulting firms and internal stakeholders.

Ensures quality control on assigned projects by providing construction support as needed, including coordination with construction forces and job site inspections. (25%)

Provides coordination and communication with other departments in completing procurement tasks on projects with moderate supervision or guidance.

Assists and guides other departments in the solution of non-standard substation design problems.

Provides accurate cost estimates for use in company budgeting procedures such that cash flow requirements are identified.

Provides input for development of detailed project schedules and update project management system to reflect the status of projects assigned.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in engineering and 1-3 years of experience with substation design.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge in substation/control engineering principals and other phases of engineering.
• Economic analysis methods, budgeting procedures, and company policies, rules and regulations.

• Utility engineering practices and procedures, construction methods and material specifications.

  Demonstrated skill such as:

• Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment. No special physical demands required.

About Us

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

About the Team

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Job Info

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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