Senior Engineer- Protection & Control

Asplundh Engineering Services; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) seeks a Lead Engineer to lead teams and deliver custom protection and control solutions for high-and medium-voltage substations. You will guide detailed designs, review schematics, and coordinate with clients to meet schedules and budgets.

The role requires 6+ years in relay/protection engineering, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, and the ability to travel for field support and site visits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in relay/protection engineering or related field.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• EIT registration preferred; PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams for protection & control detailed designs.
• Review one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, SCADA, and telecom routing.
• Provide field support including site walks and as-built reviews.
• Coordinate projects with limited supervision and travel.
• Ensure compliance with client standards and cyber security requirements.
• Mentor junior personnel and interface with customers.

Skills

Protection engineering

Leadership

Project planning

Client interfacing

Team mentoring

Field support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Cimplicity HMIs

Ruggedcom

Job description

Description

A Lead Engineer with Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) will lead a team or work on a team to complete engineering tasks and create custom engineering solutions to meet customer needs. The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to adapt in a fast-paced and evolving industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating and reviewing Protection & Control detaileddesigns and direct others in the detaileddesignof medium to extra-high-voltageutilitysubstations
• Perform detaileddesignof one-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing,substationphysical layouts, selection ofsubstationequipment, writing ofsubstationequipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project scheduling
• Creating and reviewing detaileddesigns of Communication or Integration One-Line Diagrams and Front view Panel Diagrams for integratingsubstationprotective relaying withutilityspecific RTU/ Remote Access / SCADA, managed switches and LAN Communication Equipment.
• Experience filling the role ofsubstationdesignengineer for several projects occurring concurrently
• Reviewing current industry best practices to ensure best in class protection philosophy and compliance with cyber security requirements
• Leading, planning, and coordinating projects with limited supervision
• Understanding and delivering results based on client-specific standards and requirements
• Training and developing junior personnel
• Leading project teams and interfacing with the customer to deliver a quality product by the scheduled delivery date
• Act as the OE (Owner’s Engineer) responsible for reviewingdesigns and supplying thedesignteam with the requested information to complete a project
• Occasional travel will be required - Field support including Walk-downs, Site Visits, And “As-Built” support

Education & Experience

• 6+ years of experience in relay/protection engineering or related industry required.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Strong knowledge of engineering theory, practices, and procedures
• Engineer In Training (EIT) registration preferred
• Registered PE (Professional Engineer) preferred
• Familiarization or experience with various New England utilities and their associated P&C standards and procedures preferred
• Experience in power protection, relaydesign, and planning, orsubstationdesignand telecom integration
• Experience withsubstationrelays and equipment manufacturers such as SEL, GE, Beckwith, electromechanical relays, Ruggedcom switches, and Cimplicity HMIs
• Experience withAutoCADorMicroStationsoftware preferred
• Experience with Document Control or Document Management preferred.

About Us

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) provides safe, reliable and world-class engineering, design, planning, systems integration and testing services to transmission, distribution, substation, commercial, industrial and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.

An Asplundh Company

As part of One Asplundh, AES customers can take advantage of the full range of resources Asplundh has to offer through a single point of contact. From design to construction and testing to emergency storm restoration and utility vegetation management, our customers count on us for consistently safe and effective service.

Our Commitment

At AES, we believe in tackling challenges in partnership with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.

• Salary depends on experience

Important Information For Applicants

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.