Senior Electrical Engineer (Substations)

WESCO • Madison, AL • 5d ago

Are you a technically savvy engineering professional with deep experience in substation and apparatus equipment? Do you thrive solving complex technical challenges, driving standardization, and collaborating across teams? Join our Grid Services team and play a critical role in reviewing specs, developing internal standards, and ensuring technically accurate quotes for our apparatus projects. You'll work closely with estimators, suppliers, and engineers-being the go-to expert for complex technical questions and innovative solutions. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, experience in project management, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. It is a position that can influence the future of the electric grid. This position offers flexible work arrangements.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical expertise and guidance on electrical substation engineering projects

Create technical specifications for major equipment and provide engineering support for projects.

Collaborates regularly with design, electrical, mechanical, automation, electronic, engineers etc. to design, recommend and execute the appropriate technology solutions or value add solutions for our clients

Collaborate with supplier engineering/technical resources and develop comprehensive apparatus product specifications that align with our supplier network and our customer's needs

Serves as the SME on supplier, industry, and client emerging technologies and trend

Leads technical application training for assigned Wesco sales team when necessary

Provides technical support and expertise for assigned Wesco sales team(s)

Works with sales organization and other Wesco specialized support teams to identify, sell and integrate Wesco value-add solutions

Provides post-sales engineering and technical support when applicable

Ability to effectively communicate technical solutions to diverse audiences both orally and in writing.

Apply a diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices as applied to substation engineering, design, and operation in the electric utility industry

Identify and clarify technical ambiguities and conflicts in the RFQ and project documents

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree - Engineering, Technology, Automation, Robotics or related field or equivalent education or work experience required

Master Degree - Engineering or related technology field preferred

5 years required, 7 years preferred, of Electrical, Automation, Mechanical or Electronic design, application and/or technical sales experience

Experience of leadership responsibility managing project teams and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders.

Proven track record in project managements

Excellent co-ordination skills with attention to detail and ability to effectively manage projects as well as support tasks and enhancements including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent communication skills with ability to interact at all levels both internally and externally.

Strong project management / time management skills

Strong product knowledge and application knowledge

PLC and HMI programming skills

Panel design and layout

Proficient in solid works or similar software

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and technical skills

Ability to travel up to 10%

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At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. ?

Our Company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. ?

Learn more about Working at Wesco here (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html) and apply online today!?

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.?

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.?

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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