Protection and Control Engineer

LaBella Associates; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; 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

A leading engineering firm in New York is seeking a Protection and Control Engineer with over 10 years of experience in system design and project management. The role involves designing projects, interacting with clients, and conducting power studies. A BS in Electrical Engineering is required, and familiarity with SCADA and protective relaying is essential. This position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $150,000, benefits including a flexible work schedule, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in protection and control system design.
• Successful track record designing Protection and Control Systems.
• A PE license from a US State is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design projects working directly with clients to develop project scope.
• Evaluate interoperability, control features, and communication aspects of protective relays.
• Aid in commissioning as needed for system startups.

Skills

Protection and Control system design

Cost estimating

Bidding document preparation

Telecommunications

Protective relaying

Automation (SCADA)

Low voltage coordination

Arc flash studies

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Schweitzer Engineering equipment

General Electric equipment

Basler equipment

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Protection and Control Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in protection and control system design, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participates in Business development

Salary

Salary Range: ($110,000 - $150,000)

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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).

• 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