Job Description
The role - what you'll do
Barr is seeking a substation physical design engineer to join our electrical engineering team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Engineering and Design business unit in interfacing with clients on the development of substation physical design deliverables for utility upgrades, including greenfield/brownfield substations, wind facilities, and developer interconnection facilities. You will interface with clients, be responsible for understanding client and internal standards, and develop deliverables for projects on time and within the budget.
A successful person in this role will have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. They must possess a flexible working style and be willing to occasionally modify their schedule to meet deadlines and/or client needs. They must be able to work cooperatively in a project team environment that encourages self-initiative and demonstrate effective project organization and management skills.
Your impact - key responsibilities
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Technical knowledge: substation and switching station physical design; substation general arrangement drawings; substation elevation views; bill of materials; equipment layout; conduit layout; calculations including grounding analysis and design, cable, conduit, and transformer, sizing, lightning protection, and bus bracing; and specification preparation.
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Project management: assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to team members and clients.
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Staff development: support the growth and development of team members.
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Collaboration: build and sustain strong relationships with clients and internal teams. Collaborate across disciplines to align technical approaches with client goals while contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture.
About you - required core competencies
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Education: bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
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Experience: 5 years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities described above.
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Licenses/certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain within one year.
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Software: Power Systems Analysis experience (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP).
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Driver's license: possession of a current, valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
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Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
Helpful additional experience (not required)
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10+ years of experience at a consulting engineering or industrial company.
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Experience working directly with clients.
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Familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA).
About the opportunity
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Hybrid: A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position can be based out of Barr's Denver or Fort Collins, CO, Minneapolis, Duluth or Hibbing, MN, Grand Rapids or Ann Arbor, Michigan, Bismarck, ND, or Salt Lake City, UT offices.
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Remote: a remote work arrangement may be considered for this position. A remote arrangement refers to working primarily from a home office. Remote arrangements will be considered based on candidate qualifications, local regulations, and Barr's needs.
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Travel expectation: Up to 10-15 percent domestic fieldwork.
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Work environment: Ability to work in locations that feature the rough... For full info follow application link.
Barr is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will re
ceive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status.
Barr is seeking a substation physical design engineer to join our electrical engineering team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Engineering and Design business unit in interfacing with clients on the development of substation physical design deliverables for utility upgrades, including greenfield/brownfield substations, wind facilities, and developer interconnection facilities. You will interface with clients, be responsible for understanding client and internal standards, and develop deliverables for projects on time and within the budget.
A successful person in this role will have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. They must possess a flexible working style and be willing to occasionally modify their schedule to meet deadlines and/or client needs. They must be able to work cooperatively in a project team environment that encourages self-initiative and demonstrate effective project organization and management skills.
Your impact - key responsibilities
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Technical knowledge: substation and switching station physical design; substation general arrangement drawings; substation elevation views; bill of materials; equipment layout; conduit layout; calculations including grounding analysis and design, cable, conduit, and transformer, sizing, lightning protection, and bus bracing; and specification preparation.
*
Project management: assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to team members and clients.
*
Staff development: support the growth and development of team members.
*
Collaboration: build and sustain strong relationships with clients and internal teams. Collaborate across disciplines to align technical approaches with client goals while contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture.
About you - required core competencies
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Education: bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
*
Experience: 5 years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities described above.
*
Licenses/certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain within one year.
*
Software: Power Systems Analysis experience (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP).
*
Driver's license: possession of a current, valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
*
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
Helpful additional experience (not required)
*
10+ years of experience at a consulting engineering or industrial company.
*
Experience working directly with clients.
*
Familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA).
About the opportunity
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Hybrid: A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position can be based out of Barr's Denver or Fort Collins, CO, Minneapolis, Duluth or Hibbing, MN, Grand Rapids or Ann Arbor, Michigan, Bismarck, ND, or Salt Lake City, UT offices.
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Remote: a remote work arrangement may be considered for this position. A remote arrangement refers to working primarily from a home office. Remote arrangements will be considered based on candidate qualifications, local regulations, and Barr's needs.
*
Travel expectation: Up to 10-15 percent domestic fieldwork.
*
Work environment: Ability to work in locations that feature the rough... For full info follow application link.
Barr is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will re
ceive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status.
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