Protection & Controls Engineer (PE)

SEnergy; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dependent health coverage

401(k) match

Disability coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO with rollover

Health Savings Account

Profit sharing bonus

Job summary

SEnergy is seeking an analytical, self-starter Electrical Engineer with 8+ years of experience in protection and controls for substations in the power industry. The role focuses on designing, developing, implementing, and coordinating Protection & Controls projects within the Substation division.

The candidate will create relay/metering diagrams, prepare BOMs, develop SCADA interfaces, and ensure delivery within scope and schedule while communicating risks to the project manager and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• PE Certification and 8+ years of Protections & Controls experience in the energy industry.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation relaying and metering diagrams (A.C. schematic, D.C. schematic).
• Prepare specifications and Bills of Material for protection/control/metering panels.
• Develop SCADA/RTU/HMI/IED interface schematics and layouts.
• Review protection and control panel wiring diagrams and schedules.
• Communicate risks and project status to the project manager.
• Serve as customer point of contact on technical topics including procurement.
• Ensure compliance with IEC/NEC/IEEE/UL standards.
• Provide input to studies and design efforts and present solutions to clients.
• Perform quality checks on work produced by the team.

Skills

Project management

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Self-starter

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

PE Certification

Job description

SEnergy is seeking an analytical, self-starter with proven success in protection and controls electrical engineering. This position designs, develops, implements, and coordinates Protection & Controls projects for the Substation division. The successful candidate will have 8 or more years of successful experience in Electrical Engineering in substation protections and controls for the power industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop substation relaying & metering diagrams (i.e. A.C. schematic diagrams), and D.C. Schematic diagrams.
• Prepare specification & Bill of Material for Protection/Control/Metering/RTU/ Communication Panels.
• Develop the Schematic Diagram for SCADA and Communications interfaces including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs.
• Develop protection and control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
• Ensure the engineering deliverables meet the schedule and scope requirements of the contract and communicate with the project manager any risks in the engineering design project.
• Capacity to serve as the customer’s point of contact to manage all technical topics, including technical construction and procurement topics.
• Awareness of Electrical Codes & Standards; IEC, NEC, IEEE, UL for electrical components.
• Review vendor documentation, as necessary.
• Practical site exposure on Erection and Commissioning of all electrical installation works will be added advantage.
• Conducting arc-flash hazard calculations to determine arc-flash boundaries and required PPE; provide recommendations to reduce incident energy levels.
• Provide specialized technical input to studies and design for staff’s specific area of expertise, technical expertise for studies and design efforts and presents complex technical solutions to clients.
• Perform quality control reviews of work developed by other team members.
• Participate in development of technical proposals, providing estimates for the engineering budget.
• Ability to clearly articulate and communicate (verbal, writing) in English language with global stakeholders.
• Maintain & continuously adopt new technical skills and knowledge, with the evolving product lifecycle and subsequent requirements.
• Work independently as necessary, as well as accomplish common objectives in a team setting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program;
• PE Certification and8 years’ experience in Protections & Controls for the Energy industry
• Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Skills

• Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills, exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in project management, spreadsheet and word processing applications. Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking.

Physical

• This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms.

Benefits Package

• 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent
• 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Dental, Vision, Life and Supplemental offered
• Paid Holidays
• Starting at 3 week PTO with rollover
• Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus based on Performance.