Job Summary McCord Engineering, Inc. is looking for High Voltage Substation Designer at our College Station, Texas office. A technically minded individual that is self-motivated with a strong knowledge of substation design would excel at this position.   Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creating substation design drawing packages and necessary documents for electric power substations ranging from 12kV to 500kV
• Develop new, or modify existing:
  • Electrical layout/plan of substation equipment and structures
  • Substation foundation layout/plan drawings
  • Section/elevation views from layout/plan drawings
  • Conduit layout/plan drawings
  • Substation grounding layout/plan drawings
  • Control building layout/plan and section/elevation drawings
• Prepare electrical schematics
• Complete electrical wiring design drawings
• Perform basic engineering calculations to support engineering design
• Maintain document management system with quality data
• Develop a complete bill of materials for all required electrical equipment and materials
• Utilize company standards, client standards, and/or Engineering direction to produce new drawings and update existing drawings utilizing AutoCAD, MicroStation.
• Train, develop and mentor the less-experienced design team members
• Review and comment on equipment drawings received from vendors and manufacturers
• Work with other disciplines as necessary to complete assigned work
• Assist the project team with developing processes and procedures to increase team efficiency

  Qualifications:

• At least 3 years’ experience in Design and/or Drafting disciplines with a background in Electrical substation
• Ability to develop protection and control drawings including schematics and wiring deliverables
• Ability to work in a growing, adaptive and multi-discipline team environment
• A combination of education and a demonstrated related experience may be considered in lieu of education and experience requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English language
• Solid comprehension and application of design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD
• Proficient with Windows-based software such as Word and Excel, which are frequently used to develop project deliverables
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Experience working on EPC or other design-build Contract types
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight
• Strong attention to detail and work product quality
• Legally able to work within the United States for any length of time

  Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.

 

Job Summary McCord Engineering, Inc. is looking for a Substation Physical Engineer at our College Station, Texas office.   Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• You will play a crucial role in directly interfacing with utility/developer clients on Substation Physical methodologies, development of design deliverables for utility upgrades including greenfield/brownfield AIS substations.
• Prior experience in the design of utility transmission and distribution systems will be highly regarded
• You will provide engineering overview, expertise, and direction while acting as an independent technical advisor representing owner's interests
• You will be in a client interfacing position and will be responsible for understanding the client standards and protection philosophies, provide feedback on the application and be able to develop Substation design deliverables fully and independently as required for the projects on-time and within the budget
• As a Substation Physical Engineer within the group, you will mentor team members and junior engineers/designers.
• You will be working with a cross functional team to both support the sales and proposal preparation process for new contracts and the committed high-quality delivery of those services to the client
• Development of substation physical designs through the development of drawings including general arrangement plan and sections, conduit and trench plan and sections, Grounding plan and sections, Bill of Materials, Conduit Schedules, etc

  Qualifications:

• The successful candidate shall demonstrate relevant experience and technical knowledge in Substation Physical Design applied to transmission and distribution projects for utilities and developers
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within United States and ability to obtain additional PE license in Texas
• Minimum 9 years of direct Substation Physical design experience with utility or consulting organization
• Familiarity with grounding system design and lighting and lightning protection designs for substation
• Prior experience in development and review of related equipment vendor specifications including control house/switchgear building
• Demonstrated ability to perform QA/QC of design calculations, construction drawings, and specifications
• Familiarity and experience with CADD platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley products
• Ability to perform project scoping, prepare task orders, design review of work by others, owner's compliance verifications
• Ability to perform field visits and walk-downs as required for client projects and providing engineering support for clients through the construction
• Preference will be given to candidates willing to relocate to College Station, TX or willing to work a hybrid schedule.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

  Education:

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline (Completion of Master’s degree will account for 1 year of professional experience)

 

Job Summary McCord Engineering, Inc. is looking for a Substation Protection and Control Engineer at our College Station, Texas office.   Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• • You will play a crucial role in directly interfacing with utility/developer clients on Substation Protection & Control methodologies, development of design deliverables for utility upgrades including greenfield/brownfield AIS substations.
  • Prior experience in the design of utility transmission and distribution systems will be highly regarded
  • You will provide engineering overview, expertise, and direction while acting as an independent technical advisor representing owner's interests
  • You will be in a client interfacing position and will be responsible for understanding the client standards and protection philosophies, provide feedback on the application and be able to develop Substation design deliverables fully and independently as required for the projects on-time and within the budget
  • As a Substation P&C Engineer within the group, you will mentor team members and junior engineers/designers.
  • Involvement with professional societies such as the IEEE, PES and similar including interest in participating in industry conferences, seminars, trade shows, and networking events to promote company services and stay updated on industry innovations and advancements is a plus
  • Development of substation protection and control designs through the development of drawings including panel arrangements/layouts, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring

  Qualifications:

• The successful candidate shall demonstrate relevant experience and technical knowledge in Substation Protection & Control Design applied to transmission and distribution projects for utilities and developers
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within United States and ability to obtain additional PE license in Texas
• Minimum 9 years of direct Substation Protection & Controls design experience with utility or consulting organization
• Advanced knowledge of various protection philosophies and relaying functions including line protection, transformer protection, breaker failure, cap bank protection, communication-based schemes, differential protection, etc as it applies to High-Voltage substations
• Ability to perform SCADA communication design for substation projects
• Ability to perform substation AC/DC Station Service calculations and studies, voltage drop calculations, Control/fiber cable sizing and selection
• Prior experience in development and review of related equipment vendor specifications including control house/switchgear building
• Demonstrated ability to perform QA/QC of design calculations, construction drawings, and specifications
• Familiarity and experience with CADD platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley products
• Ability to perform project scoping, prepare task orders, design review of work by others, owner's compliance verifications
• Ability to perform field visits and walk-downs as required for client projects and providing engineering support for clients through the construction
• Preference will be given to candidates willing to relocate to College Station, TX or willing to work a hybrid schedule.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

  Education:

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline (Completion of Master’s degree will account for 1 year of professional experience)

 

Job Summary

McCord Engineering, Inc. is looking for a Field Services Technician at our Bertram, Texas office. A technically minded individual who is self-motivated with a desire to learn electrical distribution design would excel at this position.   Examples of Duties:

• Assist in creating electric overhead and underground distribution designs using AutoCAD software for new power line installations.
• Coordinate with landowners/developers/engineers/project managers/clients/contractors to create deliverable packages to fit the client’s needs.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of electric utility industry codes and standards.
• Willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high standard for data quality, accuracy, and production.
• Collect field data by utilizing surveying equipment, such as GNSS/RTK systems, GIS, measuring tools, and assorted field tools.
• Demonstrate dependability whether in the office or in the field, subject to rough terrain and outdoor weather conditions.
• Perform other duties and assignments as needed.

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Dependable, trustworthy, and excellent communication skills.
• General knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally as business needs arise.

  EXPERIENCE Experience, education, or training in electrical engineering/design, surveying, lineman work, construction trades, GIS, and/or AutoCAD drafting/design, is a plus.    EDUCATION High School Diploma    JOB LOCATION

• Bertram, TX

Job Summary

Immediate opening in College Station Texas.  Surveying, staking, and designing electrical distribution power lines (typically 12 kV to 25 kV lines).  Experience with NESC, GIS mapping, 811 locates, RTK survey equipment, framing units, construction practices, AutoCAD drafting, field notes, and staking sheets is desired, but not required. Willing to train a candidate who has a good work ethic.  Must be able to perform physical labor and have a valid driver’s license. Please E-mail Resume to: jcerny@mccordeng.com   Examples of Duties:

• Perform field work to gather the inventory of existing distribution power lines, then apply that information in an office setting to determine routing and the ultimate design of the distribution power lines.
• Prepare drawings and documentation for the construction of distribution line projects.
• Prepare concrete pole drilling guides.
• Prepare construction staking sheets.
• Prepare plan and profile drawings for design and permits.

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License
• Be able to use Microsoft Office and have basic computer skills
• Be able to travel 70% of the time in the field
• Self-motivated individual with good communication skills

  EXPERIENCE Staking experience is preferred, but not required.     EDUCATION

• High School Diploma

 

 

Job Summary

McCord Engineering, Inc. is looking for Designer/Drafters in the College Station, Georgetown, and Denton, Texas areas to join our firm. A technically minded individual would excel at this position.   Examples of Duties:

• Create electric distribution electric layouts in ACAD for new residential and commercial development projects.
• Coordinate with developers/engineers/project managers/clients to create deliverable packages to fit the clients’ needs.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes and workflow.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of industry codes and standards.

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Dependable, trustworthy, and have excellent communication skills.
• Willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high standard for data quality and accuracy. The job entails 100% computer designing and data modeling.
• Valid Driver’s License.

  EXPERIENCE

• Drafting (AutoCAD) experience preferred.
• General knowledge of MS Office Suite software is required.

  EDUCATION High School Diploma   JOB LOCATION

• College Station
• Denton
• Georgetown

 

Job Summary

McCord Engineering, Inc. (MEI) is looking for an electric distribution electrical engineer to join our firm.  The ideal candidate will have a professional engineering (PE) license, but an individual who can become a PE will be considered.  The position will be full-time, primarily involved with electric distribution engineering designs for municipal and electric cooperative clients all over Texas.  The candidate will be required to work in the MEI College Station office.  

• Able to design or provide detailed direction to technical staff in one or more of the following electric engineering areas: overhead distribution line designs, system planning, and system modeling.
• Provide interpretation of relevant codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines (including NESC).
• Project management on smaller projects, including direct client relationships.
• Coordinate tasks between departments within MEI, sub-consultants, vendors, and clients.

  Examples of Duties: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work expected to be performed. The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all-encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.  

• Overhead electric distribution power line construction staking & inventory
• Overhead electric distribution power line construction staking sheet development
• Be proficient at Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD)
• Supervise the preparation of cost estimates for overhead electric distribu­tion power line projects

• Prepare plan and profile drawings for electric distribu­tion power line design or permit

  QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of electrical engineering as applied to the design and construction of an electrical power distribution (EPD) system.
• Methods and materials used in the construction, operation, and maintenance of an EPD system.
• Fundamentals and practices of electrical engineering.
• Safety practices and State and Federal regulations relating to EPD system operation, maintenance, and construction.
• Methods and tools of drafting.
• Computer applications: MS Office, AutoCAD, and EPD system analysis software.

  Ability to:

• Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with Federal and State laws, regulations, and policies.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Perform technical electrical engineering work of a complex nature.
• Review plans and documents for conformance to regulations.
• Develop design drawings for customers and construction teams.
• Gather data and make accurate engineering computations.
• Prepare plans and specifications, neatly and accurately.
• Establish and maintain electric cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

  EXPERIENCE Five years of experience in electrical engineering work is preferred but not required.  A PE license in the State of Texas is also preferred but not required.  Will consider an individual that has the ability to become a Professional Engineer.   EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in engineering preferably Power Engineering.   Competitive salary and excellent benefits.   JOB LOCATION

• College Station, TX
• Georgetown, TX