Associate Engineer, Electrical
CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.
Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.
Position Summary:
The position assumes the responsibilities of an electrical engineer performing design of LV, HV, EHV electrical power systems with emphasis on design of electrical power substations of transmission and distribution systems. The Associate Engineer will be responsible for collaborating with a team of engineers and drafters to support substation engineering design projects, including detailed electrical and physical design for substation projects and providing engineering design and construction support for assigned projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:
- Practical knowledge and understanding of Engineering/Procurement/Construction types of projects.
- Coordinating project flow and issues between all engineering discipline and project management.
- Providing engineering support to project management, procurement and construction on all stages of projects.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplines engineering team to efficiently execute engineering and design of substation/transmission projects.
- Developing single-line switching and protection diagrams.
- Creating equipment specifications and supporting procurement of equipment including working with vendors and review of the vendor/contractor-proposed equipment.
- Developing three-line and DC schematic diagrams.
- Developing and maintaining a bill of material.
- Developing cable and conduit schedule, including sizing
- Conducting the required calculations and creating reports: AC and DC systems including sizing DC battery, overvoltage protection and coordination, conduit fill, grounding, lightning protection, etc.
- Developing control panel layouts and wiring diagrams; Selecting protective devices and ratings.
- Review and coordination of substation physical drawings and calculations including general arrangements, clearances, details, conduit, grounding, lightning protection, etc.
- Design of underground MV and HV cabling systems including cable ampacity, installation details, etc.
- Coordinate design with clients, vendors and subcontractors, including attendance at meetings.
- Assure that all engineering documents and records are properly maintained.
- Coordinate with purchasing and quality control personnel.
- Coordination/guidance of designers/drafters and detailed review/approval of electrical drawings.
- Understanding unique requirements and constraints of multiple types of projects, including engineering-only, EPC, utility, renewable, industrial, commercial, etc.
- Participate in development of less experienced engineers and designers
Professional Registration:
- Engineer in Training Certification preferable, but not required.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering.
- Educational courses in power systems analysis, electrical machinery, etc.
- Knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE and other applicable codes and standards.
Experience & Training Requirements:
o 2+ Years’ Experience in Design of Transmission Level Substations (13.8kV – 500 kV) including:
o Transmission Line Protection
o Substation Protection and Control Systems
o Generator, Transformer and Bus Protection Schemes
o Development of s