Engineer, Sr - Apex Systems

Job#: 2055510

Job Description:

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Title: Senior Engineer – Substation
Location: Juno Beach, FL
Pay: up to $57/hr 

Job Summary: Join our Engineering & Construction Business Unit as a Senior Engineer – Substation. You will be at the forefront of substation projects, overseeing everything from the early conceptual phase through to construction and commissioning. If you are passionate about substation engineering and have a strong background in high voltage projects, this role is perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all assigned substation projects from conception to construction and commissioning.

• Collaborate with the Early-Stage Project Manager and Development Group to support engineering requirements and scope.

• Provide training, due diligence, and technical oversight of external engineers of record (EOR) to ensure compliance with interconnection agreements, project specifications, design requirements, IEEE, NESC, ASCE, and other industry standards.

• Secure engineering consulting resources by developing scopes of work, obtaining bids, and awarding contracts through NEER’s Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group.

• Coordinate with project stakeholders to secure substation sites and support necessary engineering updates, data, and permits.

• Source and contract geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services, and support the E&C Cost Estimating Team with scope assumptions.

• Represent E&C’s internal and external interests on assigned projects, providing updates on progress, issues, and risk mitigation to various levels of management.

• Support Transmission Services during the review of interconnection documentation, ensuring compliance with ISO requirements and project deliverables.

• Manage long lead major material orders to minimize risks of delays or budget overruns, and assist ISC with SOW creation, review, approval, and procurement.

• Support E&C Estimating with template updates through project feedback and technical support.

• Collaborate with project engineering resources across disciplines to prioritize projects, develop work plans, and ensure clear demarcation lines.

• Ensure projects are implemented efficiently, cost-effectively, and safely according to department processes, procedures, and industry standards.

• Support project commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives.

• Assist Legal in regulatory filings, depositions, and hearings.

• Collaborate with component OEMs to adapt designs to better integrate with NEER’s philosophies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering is preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in substation design and engineering of high voltage substation projects is highly preferred.

• Experience in Project Engineering and/or Project Management with a strong bias for action.

• PMP and/or P.E. in a related discipline is a plus.

• Some travel within North America is required.

If you’re ready to make an impact in the field of substation engineering and thrive in a dynamic work environment, we would love to hear from you!

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