Protection & Controls Manager

Poweredbysenergy; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Poweredbysenergy is seeking a skilled Protection & Controls Engineer to lead a team in developing relay settings for transmission and distribution substations. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in the power industry, especially in protection system design.

The role involves managing team performance, developing technical diagrams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position is based in Boerne, Texas and may require some travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of direct Protection & Controls design and settings experience.
• Experience with protection and control devices like SEL, GE, Beckwith.
• Ability to articulate and communicate with global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop team members to meet client outcomes.
• Develop substation one-lines, relaying & metering schematics.
• Lead projects including preparation of drawings and calculations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills in English

Computer skills (ASPEN OneLiner, ETAP, MathCAD)

Time management

Understanding of protection schemes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas or ability to obtain

Tools

ASPEN OneLiner

ETAP

MathCAD

Job description

SEnergy is seeking a highly skilled Protection & Controls Engineer with the ability to lead and mentor a team to develop, review, and implement protective relay settings for transmission and distribution substations.

The ideal candidate will have strong power system analysis and a deep understanding of relay protection philosophies. Minimum 8 years of direct Protection & Controls design and settings experience in the power industry is required.

The position is located at our Boerne office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, train and develop team members, including providing conflict resolution, for the entire divisional team to meet the specific Client outcomes required
• Represent SEnergy and Client when meeting with other stakeholders including property owners, other engineering firms or construction services
• Develop substation one-lines, three-lines, relaying & metering schematics
• 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
• Prepare accurate proposals to our clients, in a timely manner; ensure pricing is accurate and maintain established margins, reviewing any risks with Division Director; present proposal to Client when required
• Lead team in projects from start to finish including preparation of drawings, calculations, engineering studies, relay settings, equipment specifications, and construction specifications with team members and assist in scheduling and budgeting requirements for projects jointly with Project Managers. Review, approve, and place seals on such documents for team. Prepare project close out documents.
• Review, approve and place seal on such documents for team. Prepare project close out documents
• Interpret codes and standards associated with project and ensure codes and standards are adhered to
• Quality control of P&C deliverables, ensuring all documents, drawings or other associated items prepared by team are accurate and delivered on time.
• Develop timeline, coordinate and assign tasks to staff and manage timeline until project completion while staying ahead and communicating any delays that are foreseeable to mitigate risks
• Develop new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products
• Serves as a technical specialist for the division on advanced concepts, principles, and methods of protection and control
• Supervise (and perform as needed) protective relay analysis such as short-circuit modelling, protection coordination, PT and CT sizing determination, and arc flash studies
• Supervise (and perform as needed) development of relay settings and setting reports for transmission, distribution, and generation substation equipment
• Ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, and utility standards
• Maintain accurate documentation of settings files, settings report, and coordination studies
• Analyze system disturbances, review and validate protection performance
• Provide remote and/or on-site support for relay testing & commissioning
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or similar
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within United States (State of Texas preferred) and ability to obtain additional PE licenses if needed

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of direct Protection & Controls design and settings experience in the power industry
• Experience with SEL, GE, Beckwith, and other protection and control devices
• Additional years of experience in conceptual engineering and substation design is preferred

Skills

• Able to clearly articulate and communicate (verbal, writing) in English with global stakeholders
• Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently as necessary, as well as accomplish common objectives in a team setting
• Processes exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in ASPEN OneLiner, ETAP, and MathCAD
• Strong understanding of transmission and substation protection schemes
• Strong time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills

Physical

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