Power Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement Plans

Fitness Reimbursements

Year-End Incentive Pay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Power Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead impactful projects in protection and control system design across various sectors, including commercial and renewable energy. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, you will work closely with clients to identify challenges and deliver innovative solutions. The position promises a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to become a shareholder, all while contributing to projects that shape the future of energy systems. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in protection and control system design and power system studies.
• Knowledge of IEEE, NERC, NEC, NESC, NEMA, and ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Design projects and work directly with clients to develop project scope.
• Perform power system load flow studies and relay setting coordination.

Skills

Protection and Control System Design

Power System Analysis

Cost Estimating

Bidding Document Preparation

Telecommunications

Protective Relaying

Automation (SCADA)

Low Voltage Coordination

Arc Flash Studies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Schweitzer Engineering Equipment

General Electric Equipment

Basler Equipment

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 2.4 kV. 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 documentation (relay one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, I/O lists, and relay settings, configuration files, 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, RTUs, LTC Controllers, and other equipment as well as perform power system load flow studies, fault studies, and 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 used in designing substations 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.

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.