Protection & Controls Engineer

We are seeking qualified candidates for a Mid-Level Protection and Control Engineer with a strong background in high voltage substation design. Technical responsibilities will include the design of any / all the following: high voltage substation protection schemes up to 500kV; computer modeling/analysis of electrical systems; preparation of specifications for equipment and systems; report preparation; applying codes and standards and performing and reviewing design calculations.

Responsibilities

Design of high voltage substation protection schemes up to 500kV; computer modeling/analysis of electrical systems; preparation of specifications for equipment and systems; report preparation; applying codes and standards; performing and reviewing design calculations; leading design efforts and performing design duties with minimal supervision; determining client requirements and coordinating technical efforts; coordinating with other disciplines; managing a design budget and schedule; detailed design of protection and control systems including single-line and three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, bills of materials, control building and relay panel layouts, SCADA, RTUs and communications systems design; performing site visits for data gathering and asbuilts; writing material procurement and construction specifications and evaluating contractor bids; factory acceptance, witness testing and reviewing shop drawings; reviewing client equipment and design specs and confirming conformance with industry standards; performing 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; mentoring less experienced engineers and design staff

Requirements

Strong background in high voltage substation design; BSEE from an ABET accredited University; 5+ years of protection and control design experience; Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; Must be able to work legally in the United States for any length of time; PE license required, ability to obtain PE required within 6 mos. of hire; Must be able to determine client requirements and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas as necessary; Must be able to coordinate with other disciplines as needed; Must be able to manage a design budget and schedule

Nice to have

Experience working directly with clients, supporting marketing proposals/efforts; Experience managing a design budget and schedule; Electrical system studies and analysis software (ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSLF, CDEGS, WinIGS) experience; Familiar with typical design software and tools (Bluebeam, AutoCAD, AutoCAD E, Microstation); Load Flow, Short Circuit, and Arc flash analyses experience; Protective relay coordination and settings experience

Benefits

Member-owned culture; paid holidays, generous PTO, parental leave, and professional development leave; comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection; tuition assistance, professional society membership; company stock ownership, generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans; flexible work options; competitive pay; strong sense of community