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.

Position will be responsible for leading design efforts and performing design duties with minimal supervision on multiple projects.

Must be able to determine client requirements and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas as necessary, coordinate with other disciplines as needed, manage a design budget and schedule, and be able to demonstrate proficiency in these areas.

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, CDEGS, WinIGS)

preferred but not required

• Familiar with typical design software and tools (Bluebeam, AutoCAD, AutoCAD E, Microstation)

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