Sr. Substation Protection and Control Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a P & C Engineer with a strong background in protection and control systems. The role involves detailed design work, technical specifications creation, and collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure successful project execution. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, extensive experience, and a PE license, and they will enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Qualifications

• 5+ years in protection and control system design.
• PE license from a US State (NC and NY).
• Knowledge of IEEE, NERC, NEC, NESC, NEMA standards.

Responsibilities

• Create/modify one-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams.
• Design auxiliary AC and DC power systems.
• Coordinate with SCADA and design staff for system integration.

Skills

Protection and Control System Design

Technical Specifications

Project Coordination

Basic Calculations

Field Mark-ups

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

ASPEN

Doble

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are currently looking for a P & C Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in protection and control system detailed design, cost estimating, and bid document preparation for commercial, industrial, , renewables, and utility power systems.

Duties

• Create/modify one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements, and cable lists for substations, relay settings and configuration files.
• Design auxiliary AC and DC power systems.
• Create/modify technical specifications for major equipment, such power transformers, power circuit breakers, control house, panel construction specification and other high-voltage substation related materials;
• Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to SCADA engineers, substation physical engineers, and control design staff in order to fully develop system integration of protection, control, and monitoring systems;
• Perform basic calculations such as voltage drop, CT burden and saturation, lighting, and short circuit with minimal supervision;
• Apply field mark-ups of project as-built drawings with minimal supervision;
• Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design for the projects;
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed;
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members;
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of one's work;
• Panel construction specifications (panel and interconnect wiring as well as panel layouts and elevations).
• Comfortable evaluating/reviewing control features, and communication/protocol aspects of protective relays, RTU’s, LTC Controllers, and other equipment as well as relay setting coordination.
• Aid in testing and commissioning as needed pertaining to system startups and functional checks.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 5 or more years of experience in protection and control system design, cost estimating, and bid document preparation for medium voltage electrical power projects.
• A PE license from a US State (NC and NY) is .
• Successful track record designing Protection and Control Systems.
• Knowledge of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), NERC, NEC, NESC, NEMA, and ANSI standards used in designing substation is critical.
• Experience with telecommunications, protective relaying, and automation (SCADA) is required.
• Desired knowledge in low voltage coordination and arc flash studies.
• Familiarity with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, General Electric and Basler equipment.
• Periodic travel, ability to visit project sites.
• Desired software knowledge in:
• ASPEN or similar
• Doble
• AutoCAD
• SKM
• ETAP

Salary Range: $90,000 - $117,000 per year
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.

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
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events