Electrical Substation Engineer

Job Description Salary: Based on experience McCall-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a full-time Electrical (Substation) Engineer or Engineering Assistant (entry- level title for a candidate who has not passed the FE exam). Job location: Moncks Corner, SC office or Orangeburg, SC office About McCall-Thomas Engineering McCall-Thomas Engineering is a trusted leader in the Electrical and Telecommunications industry, committed to delivering innovative and reliable solutions. With expertise in Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electric Utility Services, and Field Operations, we provide comprehensive turn-key projects tailored to meet our clients' needs.McCall-Thomas Engineering we have been providing quality engineering and technical services since 1945. This McCall-Thomas Electrical Substation Engineer will be joining a team of dedicated individuals committed to our mission of providing quality solutions and services to our valued clients. The primary responsibilities for this role include: Design and implementation of distribution, transmission, and generation protection and control relay schemes Support the specification and procurement of required equipment and materials Support field personnel with the installation and testing of substation components Design of substation ground grids including performing soil resistivity and fall of potential tests Ground grid integrity testing NERC FAC-008 inspections Support Factory Acceptance Testing, site testing, and commissioning of substation equipment Analyze and troubleshoot system issues Familiarity with SCADA systems and their integration with relay protection Provide power system and protection engineering services and technical assistance to clients Prepare technical reports and documentation Familiarity with AutoCAD and MS Office programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other applicable software programs Research, investigate, and evaluate new technology and materials Perform independent work as well as provide second tier independent review of work performed by others including calculations, drawing preparation, drawing accuracy, BOM, and equipment specifications Interact with clients engineering and technical teams on a regular basis; represent McCall-Thomas Engineering positively and professionally and develop and maintain professional relationships with clients Continually improve job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, process development, and performance Requirements for consideration: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship FE within 2 years of hire (after passing FE, this position will have an Engineer-in-Training title) PE required within 7 years of hire (with PE license, this job title will be Electrical Engineer) Valid drivers license with a clean driving record willingness to relocate to the Moncks Corner, SC or Orangeburg SC area Key Skills: Effective and professional internal/external communications and teamwork. Project management, time management, and organizational skills with the ability to multitask. Strong computer and software skills Ability to work both in office and field environments. Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills. Team player and positive attitude. Dependable and shows initiative Preferred Qualifications: Engineer-In-Training (FE) Professional Engineer (PE) McCall-Thomas Engineering has contracts with several utilities to provide storm damage assessment support in the event of severe weather. Our Electric division full-time employees are required to be available to travel for our Storm Damage Assessment response team when called, either as a Driver or as an Assessor. Details will be discussed in more detail in an interview. What We Offer: At McCall-Thomas, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for full-time employees, such as: Competitive compensation 100% company-paid medical insurance Company-paid long-term disability insurance Company-paid life insurance 401k plan with employer contribution Paid time off and holiday leave Stock ownership opportunities