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Electrical Senior Engineer - Substation

Timmons Group

Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesOn Site

Original Job Summary

Electrical Senior Engineer - Substation

Timmons Group is seeking an Electrical Senior Engineer - Substation for our Electrical Design Group located in our Charlotte, NC office. This role focuses on assembling and reviewing comprehensive engineering design packages for renewable energy projects including solar, wind, and battery storage systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prioritize engineering tasks to ensure quality, safety and customer satisfaction.
  • Participate in client meetings and job site visits for design data exchange.
  • Perform calculations and review preliminary designs for generation, collection, substation, and transmission.
  • Lead and mentor less-experienced team members.
  • Support contract development, manage scopes of work, oversee change orders, and assist with project closeouts.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.
  • Leverage industry relationships to grow renewable energy client base.

Skills and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience focused on substation design.
  • Proficiency in electrical design and analysis software.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Prior consulting experience is preferred.

About Timmons Group

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering & technology firm recognized as a "Best Firm to Work For" by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, they offer a diverse range of services and have been named one of ENR's Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years.

Key skills/competency

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Substation Design
  • Renewable Energy
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Consulting
  • Problem Solving
  • Design Software
  • Client Communication
  • Technical Calculations

How to Get Hired at Timmons Group

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Timmons Group's culture: Understand their mission, values, and recent projects.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight substation design and leadership experience.
  • Network strategically: Connect on LinkedIn with current employees.
  • Prepare technically: Brush up on electrical design software and calculations.
  • Practice interview responses: Emphasize problem-solving and client communication.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review latest electrical design software.
Practice substation calculation techniques.
Study renewable energy project case studies.
Update knowledge on industry standards.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging project experience.
Explain your team leadership strategy.
Discuss time management under pressure.
Detail client communication scenarios.