Integration Engineer

Employnet Inc; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Employnet Inc. seeks a senior electrical engineer to oversee design and commissioning of switchgear, protection and control systems for large-scale projects in Texas. You will lead technical efforts across engineering disciplines and coordinate with site teams.

This role acts as the technical representative to the Project Manager, QC Managers, and Site Superintendents, with travel and strict safety/compliance expectations. A PE license and 8+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 8+ years of engineering design experience in electrical power systems.
• PE license required for practice.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop intra-switchgear and inter-equipment control systems.
• Design and develop site-wide Sequence of Operation (SOO).
• Coordinate with vendors, review submittals, and witness tests to ensure conformance.
• Design safety mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical interlock systems.
• Develop system-wide automation using PLC or RTAC style controllers.
• Design relay protection and logic settings (MTM transfer schemes).
• Design IEC61850-based protection and control logic.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Project coordination

Strong communication

MS Office

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

This role carries responsibility for senior-level issue expediting, field technical support, startup technical support and commissioning technical oversight. This individual is intended to be the Project Manager's technical representative as well as a technical resource for the QC Managers and Site Superintendents.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Design and develop intra-switchgear and inter-equipment control systems
• Design and develop site-wide Sequence of Operation (SOO)
• Conduct vendor coordination and submittal review and factory witness test to ensure equipment are produced to spec and conform with all design-build requirement
• Design and develop safety mechanical, electrical, and or electromechanical interlock systems
• Design and develop system wide automation systems using PLC or RTAC style industrial controllers, including but not limited to: System overload prevention, multi purpose busway interlocks, load management systems, generator plant load curtailment systems, Gen plant start and load controls including selective load pickup and load shed schemes, etc.
• Design and develop SEL/ABB/Siemens relay protection and logic settings such as MTM transfer schemes using mirrored bit communication or hardwire
• Design and develop SEL/ABB/Siemens relay IEC61850 based protection and control logics

WHAT YOU BRING TO US:

• Understanding on power system and provide power system failure analysis, event analysis or SOE analysis and or develop a metering / triggering system to conduct such analysis.
• Understanding of electrical power systems including generators, transformers, motors, automated switch gear, protective relays, UPS systems, DRUPS systems, motor-generator sets, battery storage systems, inverters, PV systems, wind turbines, substation equipment etc.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum of 8+ years of engineering design experience in electrical power systems
• PE required

TRAVEL:

• Up to 50% (Does not include local field visits)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions, such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning
• Noise level is usually low to medium
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.
• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.