Substation Project Engineer

Position Overview

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. As a turnkey engineering, construction, and testing company specializing in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure, Dashiell has built an outstanding reputation over 50 years. The Substation Project Engineer will be responsible for the overall design and engineering of substations—from concept through final construction drawings and project completion. This role is based at 7001 E East Fish Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55311.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering work with a sound understanding of utility substation designs and standards.
• Provide electrical design for projects including relay upgrades, breaker additions/upgrades, transformer replacements, RTU installations, and new substations.
• Provide physical design for projects such as bus additions, new equipment installations, and new substations.
• Define project scope, create estimates, develop schedules, and collaborate with Project Managers to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare specifications and material lists.
• Oversee the preparation of review sets and final construction sets.
• Manage project closeout and as-built revisions.
• Coordinate with clients, utility personnel, and manufacturers' representatives to ensure project requirements are met.
• Stay informed of the latest developments in substation design and construction, recommending improvements as needed.
• Serve as lead engineer on assigned projects.
• Conduct site visits for documentation and to inspect work in progress or completed projects.
• Mentor and train design engineers, designers, and electrical CAD technicians.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Professional Engineering License or Professional Certification (desirable).
• Proficient with scheduling software and spreadsheet programs.
• Working knowledge of applicable engineering codes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of staff, clients, and vendors.
• Ability to work collaboratively, plan effectively, and deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and directing team members.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to consistency, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including weekends if needed, and adapt to change.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Compensation package
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan at no cost
• Choice of traditional PPO or HDHP with corresponding FSA or HSA
• Dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability, critical illness, group accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting