Power Grid Automation Engineer II

G&W Electric Company; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 84,872 - 97,193; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Annual Profit Sharing

Vacation

Job summary

A leading electrical solutions provider in Bolingbrook is seeking a Technical Lead to manage and support switchgear automation projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience, strong skills in relay programming, and the ability to support sales and customer needs. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k), and participation in a quarterly incentive pay program, with pay ranging from $84,872 to $97,193 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development.
• Training and/or experience in relays and switchgear.
• Strong preference for relay programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare automation solution proposals including functional description and pricing.
• Provide technical support for customized distribution automation solutions.
• Project manage Distribution Automation projects from quoting to customer site acceptance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relay programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Programming understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Windows

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Technical lead and programmer for integration of switchgear automation providing project management and customer support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare GW switchgear automation solution proposals that include written functional description and pricing.
• Apply product knowledge of relays, programming, and communication in switchgear distribution automation applications.
• Provide pre and post sales technical support to sales/marketing, production engineering, and customers for customized distribution automation solutions.
• Project manage Distribution Automation projects from Quoting stage through Customer site acceptance.
• Design logic, program relays and controllers, and test systems as required for projects.
• Develop flexible program templates and software solutions that can be combined with hardware for customizable product packages.
• Manage technical relationship with key DA technology vendors.
• Assist Production Engineering with minor modifications as necessary for specific customer applications.
• Train and assist customers with installations and commissioning including on-site activities as necessary.
• Have the ability to function in cross‑functional work teams.

Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with peers and internal and external customers.
• Has strong industrial / utility programming understanding and skills with a strong preference for relay programming.
• Has training and/or experience in relays and switchgear and electrical troubleshooting.
• Possesses knowledge of MS Windows, Word, Spreadsheet and project applications.
• Can travel overnight 5-10%.
• Has the following preferred technical knowledge:
  • Three Phase power systems including:
    • Symmetrical components
    • Load flow
    • Over current protection functions
  • Relay integration and logic programming for SEL, Basler, and GE relays
  • Communications including:
    • Standards
    • Fiber Optic Cable Selection and Application
    • Radio Communication and Antenna Selection
    • Cellular Communication and Antenna Selection
  • Typical primary Voltage and Current test procedures
  • Electromagnetics and the application of motors, transformers, and generators on the power distribution system

What we offer you

Typical pay is $84,872-97,193 annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health club membership program and reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Vacation
• Air‑conditioned/heated state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E‑Verify process for all new hires.