Protection and Control Engineer

LaBella Associates; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible 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 Protection and Control Engineer with 10+ years of experience to design protection systems for substations up to 138 kV and 2.4 kV level equipment. The role includes cost estimating, bidding document preparation, and collaboration with NY offices.

You will lead electrical projects, guide commissioning, and participate in business development within a diverse engineering team.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in protection and control for substations and related projects.
• PE license in the US desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design projects with clients to define scope and propose solutions.
• Prepare protection/control drawings and documentation (relay one-lines, three-lines, schematics, I/O lists).
• Evaluate interoperability, control features, and communication aspects of relays and RTUs; perform load and fault studies.
• Assist commissioning during system startups and functional checks.
• Contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Protection and Control design

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

Protective relaying

SCADA experience

Power system studies

Telecommunications

Arc flash studies

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

SEL Relays

GE Equipment

Basler Equipment

Job description

We are currently 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 2.4kV. 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.

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 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.

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.
• 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.

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