Lead Protection & Control Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; City of Rochester (NY); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AtkinsRéalis in Rochester, NY seeks a Lead Protection & Control Engineer to drive electrical design for medium/high voltage substations. You will lead multi-discipline design packages, coordinate activities to meet schedules and budgets, and ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards.

You will mentor developing engineers, participate in site visits, and provide construction support while maintaining thorough project documentation and client focus.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of P&C electrical design experience for senior role.
• PE licensure or eligibility to become licensed.
• Experience with IEC61850/Goose Messaging.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and electrical design practices.

Responsabilités

• Develop efficient electrical design packages for HV substations.
• Coordinate design activities to meet schedules, budget and quality.
• Assist in site visits, estimates and project meetings.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, NESC, IEEE and company policies.
• Deliver accurate designs including one lines, schematics and reports.
• Prepare specifications for materials and construction work.
• Provide construction support and resolve site queries.

Connaissances

IEC61850/Goose Messaging

AutoCAD

Power systems knowledge

English communication

PE registration

Team collaboration

Client focus

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

PE registration (or eligible)

Outils

AutoCAD

Description du poste

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a _ Lead Protection & Control Engineer _ to join our client’s office in Rochester, NY.

Your role

• Work within a multi-discipline team to develop efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium and high voltage substations.
• Coordinate design activities to maintain project schedules, budget, quality requirements to ensure successful project completion.
• Assist in site visits and station walkdowns, estimating, and attending project meetings.
• Accountable to provide design activities in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including AtkinsRéalis’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
• Design electrical substation facilities including one lines, three lines, schematics and elementaries, wiring and interconnections, P&C calculations, and reports, etc.
• Prepare specifications for material, equipment, and construction work.
• Deliver accurate and thorough electrical designs that will meet industry standards and specifications and meet prudent engineering practices.
• Review internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
• Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
• Provide construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings, and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
• Maintain complete project documentation with respect to engineering studies and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
• Maintain good working relationship with internal groups that support projects such as other engineering disciplines, Drafting, Project Management etc.
• Mentor and provide guidance to developing engineers within the department.

About you

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in P&C electrical design for Senior Position.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) registration (or eligible for registration).
• Experience with IEC61850/Goose Messaging.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards including the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and IEEE.
• Ability to perform independently and in a team environment and provide project ownership.
• Knowledge of modern power system, power system protection and transmission & distribution system.
• Prior utility or utility consulting experience is a plus.
• Strong client focus.
• A high level of interpersonal communication skills, including a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
• Work Environment & Physical Demands:
• Additional hours may be necessary as workload dictates.
• Travel to client sites may be required

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $95,000 - $140,000 annually hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis _, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. _