Sr. Protection & Control Project Engineer

ECF Engineering Consultants; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer for substation design in Atlanta. The candidate will manage complex projects, requiring proficiency in power systems design software and a professional engineering license. Ideal applicants should have 7-10 years of experience in engineering, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. The position involves both on-site and remote tasks, promoting a customer-focused approach across various engineering tasks.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in engineering of related projects.
• Professional engineering license required.
• Strong understanding of industry codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design engineered systems of high complexity.
• Serve as project engineer or manager.
• Monitor project construction activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power systems design software

CADD

Microsoft Office

Job description

ECF Engineering Consultants is a full-service engineering firm that specializes in providing technical solutions to the Energy Markets and to the public and private sectors that require electrical and mechanical engineering support.

We serve those entities across an array of projects, offering consultation on technology utilization, design solutions for electrical and mechanical systems, public health systems, and equipment procurement and construction-phase services.

Our office locations include Atlanta, GA; Plantation, FL; and West Palm Beach, FL (corporate). We are seeking candidates who may reside in the Atlanta metropolitan area or South Florida. Please note: For candidates residing in South Florida, this position will require on-site presence.

Description

Perform a senior role in substation design, preparing specifications, administrative functions, or field engineering related to assigned engineering projects under the guidance of the immediate supervisor or another designated professional engineer. The individual must be proficient in using various power system design software tools necessary for executing design and engineering tasks for electrical utility substation facilities, protection, and control system engineering. Additionally, the individual must grasp both basic and complex issues related to substation structures, components, cable and conduit systems, grounding systems, shielding system methodologies, terminologies, and techniques needed to develop construction documentation for the assigned project. Previous work experience with our client, Georgia Transmission Company (GTC), or Southern Companies is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Design of engineered systems of the largest size and highest complexity. Activities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Preliminary design and budgetary estimate.
• Detailed design and estimates
• Equipment specification proposal evaluation and requisitioning
• Monitor the project construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Act as Resident Engineer on projects of any magnitude. Interpret complex plans and specifications and apply available information to satisfy all project design requirements. Maintain familiarity with appropriate engineering and construction codes and ensure compliance with all codes. Prepare and/or monitor construction schedules to ensure timely completion of the work. Institute and direct changes to the work when required by differing site conditions. Conduct on-site design or investigation work to ensure the adequacy of methods. Receive, evaluate, and approve contractors’ invoices. Receive and inspect equipment to be installed on the project and approve for payment. Prepare reports and feasibility studies for management submission.
• Serve as a project engineer or project manager on assigned projects.
• Promote efficient flow of information and ensure complete and accurate record keeping.
• Be familiar with the Client/Company’s drawing system, design and construction standards, and applicable industry codes and practices.
• Able to design or apply various substation protection schemes under the direction of the incumbent's supervisor.
• Ability to develop proposals that include the scope of work that details the established goals and objectives and clearly defines the deliverables and work schedule.
• Conduct on-site design or investigation work to ensure the adequacy of the contractor’s methods.
• Perform detailed design of one-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, and SCADA communications.
• Provide direct supervision to staff designers

Position Characteristics

• Self-starter and outgoing personality traits.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to take direction and act independently.
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Continually strive for a professional product with a quality & process-driven mindset
• Customer-focused with the ability to adapt to various and fluid customer standards and requirements.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems Preferred) or in a related field from an accredited university.
• Previous work experience with our client, Georgia Transmission Company (GTC), or Southern Companies is preferred.
• Professional engineering license required.
• 7 - 10 years of experience in engineering of related projects.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of industry and national codes and standards, including but not limited to NESC and NFPA 70 (NEC), IEEE standards, and other applicable standards on substation design.
• Experience with system design software, CADD, and Microsoft Office products is required.
• Strong analytical and management skills
• Experience with ground grid design of substations.
• Experience with power systems software packages such as Cape, Aspen One-liner, CDEGS, Wing IS, SKM, ETAP, BESS, and others is strongly desired.
• Willingness to travel for site surveys, project scope walks, and meetings.