Senior Protection & Control Engineer

What You Will Be Doing

• Detailed design of protection and control systems for high voltage substations including creating or modifying:
• Single-line and three-line diagrams
• AC and DC schematics
• Wiring Diagrams
• Cable and Conduit schedules
• Detailed bills of materials, bid units and material counts
• Control building and relay panel layouts
• SCADA, RTUs and communications systems design
• Electrical system studies and analysis software (ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSLF) experience preferred but not required
• Load Flow, Short Circuit, and Arc flash analyses experience preferred but not required
• Coordination with other disciplines as needed
• Performing site visits for data gathering and asbuilts
• Writing material procurement and construction specifications & evaluating contractor bids
• Protective relay coordination and settings experience preferred
• Factory Acceptance, Witness testing and Reviewing shop drawings for Spec / Design conformance
• Reviews client equipment and design specs and confirms conformance with industry standards and best practices.
• Performs typical calculations such as equipment and conductor sizing, voltage drop, conduit and cable tray fill, AC loading and battery sizing
• Generating engineering fee estimates
• Providing field support during construction and commissioning
• Mentors and teaches less experienced engineers and design staff
• Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings and or site visits

Required Qualifications

• BSEE from an ABET accredited University
• 10+ years of protection and control design experience
• Experience working directly with clients, supporting marketing proposals/efforts preferred
• Experience managing a design budget and schedule preferred
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work legally in the United States for any length of time…