Substation Project Engineer - Dashiell Corporation

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.

Job Title:  Substation Project Engineer

Job Location: 7052 East Fish Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55311

Primary Function:

Responsible for the overall Design and Engineering of substations as assigned from the concept phase through final construction drawings and project completion.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
• Performs Electrical Engineering work requiring a sound working knowledge of utility substation designs and standards.
• Provides Electrical Design for projects such as: Relay Upgrades, Breaker Additions/Upgrades, Transformer Replacements, RTU Installations, and New Substations.
• Provides Physical Design for projects such as: Bus Additions, new Equipment Installations, and New Substations.
• Create project scope definition, project estimates and schedules.  Works with Project Managers making sure projects are completed on schedule and within project budget.
• Prepares Specifications and Material Lists.
• Oversees Preparation of Review Sets and Final Construction Sets.
• Oversees Project Close Out and As-Built revisions.
• Confers with clients, utility personnel, manufacturers’ representatives and others as required when carrying out above work.
• Keeps informed of latest developments in the electric utility field relating to substation design & construction.  Makes suggestions for improvements as necessary.
• Serves as Lead Engineer on assigned projects.
• Performs site visits for documentation, as required by clients.
• Visits construction sites to inspect work in progress or completed, as required by clients.
• Mentors and trains Design Engineers, Designers and Electrical CAD Technicians.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Manager of Electrical Engineering or a Senior Protection & Control Engineer.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience.  Professional Engineering License or Professional Certification desirable.  Working knowledge of scheduling software and spreadsheet programs required.  Working knowledge of applicable engineering codes also required.

Skills:

• Ability to interact successfully with all levels of staff, clients and vendors. 
• Able to work in a collaborative process. 
• Able to plan, organize and implement with successful and timely results.
• Able to mentor and direct other team members.
• Efficient use of software, materials and equipment is required, resulting in minimal operational cost.
• Dedication to completing a project on schedule is essential.  Efficient use of time is critical.
• Working unusual and extended hours to meet project deadlines is sometimes necessary.
• Close attention to detail is required.  Consistency, accuracy and thoroughness are critical.
• Open to change; receptive to new ideas and concepts.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.