Power Systems Engineer

LaBella Associates; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Job summary

LaBella Associates is seeking a Power Systems Engineer with 5+ years of experience in protection and control system design, power system analysis, and related bid documents for electrical transmission and distribution projects. The role covers 138 kV to 2.4 kV systems and opportunities to lead initiatives in commercial, industrial, generation, and renewables sectors.

The position offers a competitive starting salary, incentive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and potential for

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 5+ years in protection and control design, cost estimating, and bidding for substations.
• PE license desired but not required.
• Experience with IEEE, NERC, NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI standards.
• Experience with telecommunications, protective relaying, and SCADA.
• Interest in low voltage coordination and arc flash studies.
• Familiarity with Schweitzer Engineering, GE, and Basler equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design projects with clients to define scope and solutions.
• Prepare protection and control drawings and panel specs.
• Evaluate interoperability of relays, RTUs, LTCs and perform power flow and fault studies.
• Support commissioning and system startups and checks.

Skills

Protection & control design

Power system analysis

Cost estimating

Bidding documents

SCADA experience

Relay settings & drawings

Substation design

IEEE/NERC/NEC/NESC/NEMA/ANSI standards

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

We are currently looking for a Power Systems Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in protection and control system design, power system analysis, cost estimating, and bidding document preparation for commercial, industrial, generation and renewables. Typical system voltage levels range from 138 kV to 2.4kV. This position can be filled in any of our New York offices.

The Building Engineering Division at LaBella provides complete building engineering services including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering. Services range from feasibility studies and analysis through project design and construction. Our engineers are well versed in new construction, renovations, additions, analysis, special structures, and design/build projects for a variety of clients.

This role can accelerate your career goals through immediate opportunities to lead, and comes with a competitive starting salary, incentive compensation, a comprehensive benefit package, and opportunities to become a LaBella shareholder.

Duties

• Design projects working directly with clients to develop project scope, identify problems, and propose solutions.
• Typical requirements include Protection and Control drawings and documentations (relay one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, I/O lists, and relay settings, configuration files and etc), panel construction specifications (panel and interconnect wiring as well as panel layouts and elevations), and other supporting documentation.
• Comfortable evaluating the interoperability, control features, and communication/protocol aspects of protective relays, RTU's, LTC Controllers, and other equipment as well as perform power system load flow studies, fault studies, relay setting coordination.
• Aid in commissioning as needed pertaining to system startups and functional checks.

Requirements

• A BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 5 or more years of experience in protection and control system design, cost estimating, and bidding document preparation for electrical transmission and distribution substations projects.
• A PE license from a US State is desired but not required.
• Successful track record designing Protection and Control Systems and performing power system studies.
• Knowledge of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), NERC, NEC, NESC, NEMA, and ANSI standards are used in designing substation is critical.
• Experience with telecommunications, protective relaying, and automation (SCADA) is required.
• Interest in low voltage coordination and arc flash studies.
• Familiarity with Schweitzer Engineering, General Electric and Basler equipment.

Salary Range: _ $90,000 - $135,000 per year _

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet - LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events