Substation Field Engineer – Senior or Principal

• Applies extensive technical expertise and has an understanding of the basic principles of other related disciplines.
• Performs as a staff advisor and consultant in a technical specialty, a type of facility or equipment, or a program function.
• Carries out complex or innovative assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
• Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects and interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
• Work is performed without appreciable direction and considerable latitude is exercised in determining technical objectives of assignment.
• May assign tasks to and direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel and administrative staff, including coordination and review of work assignments.
• Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.)
• Provides field engineering oversight and direction for activities such as support, testing, installation, inspections, commissioning etc.
• Coordinates/leads multiple projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation and commissioning).

Requirements

• Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum
• 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE.
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
• Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive technical expertise in engineering principles, project coordination, and the development of technical documentation. Capable of leading teams, providing field engineering oversight, and managing complex assignments with minimal direction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Engineering
• 5+ Years Relevant Engineering Experience
• EIT/FE Certification
• PE Registration
• Technical Documentation Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Coordination
• Field Engineering Oversight
• Technical Consulting
• Innovative Techniques Development
• Complex Problem Solving

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Team Direction

Certifications & Qualifications

• EIT/FE Certification
• PE Registration

Industry Keywords

• Technical Expertise
• Engineering Principles
• Project Management
• Design Standards
• Installation Oversight