Substation Electrical Engineer

Peninsula Light Company; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Light Company seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in Substations and Distribution grid operations with emphasis on Protection and Controls and SCADA/ADMS integration. You will design, test, and deploy power system and operational technologies, and lead projects to enhance reliability and safety.

Responsibilities include protection system design, grid optimization, regulatory compliance, and technical reporting, with collaboration across departments to improve system

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering is required; PE license is desirable.
• Four years electric utility experience in operations and engineering is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of substation protection and controls and ADMSSCADAHMI systems.

Responsibilities

• Protect and troubleshoot protection schemes for substations.
• Develop and optimize grid protection and control systems.
• Manage ADMSSCADAHMI system configuration and real-time data.
• Oversee substation equipment maintenance—relays, breakers, and switches.
• Lead substation upgrade projects with budgets and schedules.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Create technical documentation and reports.

Skills

Protection & Controls

SCADA/ADMS

Grid optimization

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Technical documentation

Substation design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ADMSSCADAHMI

SCADA software

SEL/Schweitzer protection tech

Job description

GENERAL FUNCTION

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Engineer with a specialization in Substations and Distribution grid operations with emphasis on Protection and Controls and SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems and integration to ADMSOMSGIS systems In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability safety and efficiency of our electrical substations and distribution grid This position involves the development analysis design testing and deployment of power system and operational technologies The key functions of the position include power system protection status and control systems system integration initiatives power system studies project cost estimating budget and project management and engineering and operations processperformance standards development Additionally the position will provide analytical and administrative assistance to the Engineering Manager and other staff as assigned The position works with all other departments of the Company as necessary to gather analyze document and report or recommend actions to improve system reliability or operational posture Salary range 124767 155861annually

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a non supervisory position functioning in an analytical capacity as an electrical engineer; however the incumbent may be required to serve as back up for the Engineering Manager andor Field Operations Manager The position may also be required to rotate with other management staff based on company business needs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Protection and Controls Expertise Design implement maintain and troubleshoot protection schemes for electrical substations to safeguard against overcurrent overvoltage and other potential electrical faults
• Develop and optimize control systems to enhance grid stability fault detection and corrective actions
• ADMSSCADASubstation HMI System Management Manage and configure ADMSSCADAHMI systems for real time monitoring and control of substation equipment ensuring accurate data acquisition and reporting Oversee wireless and wired communications devices and basic networking to support ADMSSCADAHMI systems
• Substation Equipment Maintenance Oversee the maintenance and testing of protection and control devices including relays circuit breakers and switches Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to substation equipment and controls
• Project Management Lead and collaborate on substation upgrade projects ensuring the integration of protection controls and SCADA systems into existing infrastructure Manage project timelines budgets and resources effectively
• Regulatory Compliance Stay up to date with industry standards regulations and compliance requirements related to power engineering protection and SCADA systems Ensure that the substations meet all necessary safety and compliance standards
• Technical Documentation Maintain accurate records of substation design modifications and operational procedures Create technical documentation and reports for management and regulatory purposes

OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIESESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interpersonal skillsDevelop effective working relationships with PLC field and office personnel
• Develop effective working relationships between PLC and technology vendors and support and foster a high performance work environment
• Create systems and methodologies that will integrate enterprise wide initiatives ADMSSCADAOMS CIS AMR GIS et while effectively communicating inter department
• Manage financial aspects of assigned projects provide business cases for new projects and show after project financial analysis as needed for project close out by working closely with the accounting and power resources department as necessary
• Foster cross functional relationships to identify and pursue beneficial cost reduction opportunities and integration opportunities
• Assist in testing commissioning and troubleshooting of systems including coordinating field crews and consultants as needed
• Participate in the relationship with Multi Agency Coordinating Council MACC for emergency management as it relates to the distribution grid City of Gig Harbor Pierce County Public Works Bonneville Power Administration Tacoma Power and regulatory agencies as necessary under the direction of the Engineering Manager and Field Operations Manager
• Assist with coordinating Operations and Engineering Department updates to the PLC website social media or other Member Services Marketing and PR related material as needed
• Assist in the planning organizing communicating and coordinating administrative activities of the Operations and Engineering Department as it pertains to assigned projects
• Participate in developing department goals objectives and budget statements
• Provide administrative and analytical documentation reports and recommendations by monitoring and tracking the implementation of these statements and comparing results against standards objectives performance indications and the budget
• Perform Supervisor On Call duties whenif required
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; may perform other related duties as required
• Be available for emergencies and after hours needs
• Work with the Operations and Engineering staff to facilitate technology application and integration
• Analyze evaluate and document information to be used in the establishment of standards and performance criteria
• Assist the Operations Superintendent in coordinating documenting and monitoring of company electrical system technologies
• Maintain pertinent records and documentation to support recommendations for action and ensure accuracy of actions taken
• Participate in evaluating and coordinating recommendations for new equipment materials systems proceduresmethods standards technologies performance measures and staff training to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Remain current in technology related to the Companys electrical system to ensure periodic updating and modification is considered
• Participate in pre construction meetings and coordinate with engineering local state and city agencies or other agencies as necessary

WORKING CONDITIONSPHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed in both the office and outside field environment Individuals will be subjected to all weather conditions and may occasionally be scheduled to be available for after hours andor weekend work This position requires frequent driving and field inspections of electric utility systems and facilities in a service area of about 100 square miles Work site visits will involve maneuvering through rough uneven terrain in all types of seasonal conditions The position requires considerable oral written and verbal communication skills and deals with visually presented material As a result persons with severe limitations in eyesight hearing andor speech may be incapable of performing this job

RECRUITING REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or a related field required Masters preferred Four years electric utility work experience in operations and engineering is strongly preferred Professional Engineer PE license is highly desirable Proven experience in electrical substation engineering with a focus on protection and controls and ADMSSCADASubstation HMI systems In depth knowledge of power system protection principles and practices Proficiency in SCADA software and hardware systems Strong project management and communication skills Familiarity with IEEENERCANSI industry standards and guidelines Valid Washington State drivers license

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE DESIRED

Any experience with the following operational technologies systems devices or their equivalent from other vendors are highly preferred Survalent ADMSOMSSchweitzer engineering laboratories; SEL 651R BlueFrame AcSELerator Event File collection SEL 451 SEL 487B SEL 735 SEL 751 SEL 2411 SEL 2414 SEL 3530 RTAC and associated HMIMilsoft Engineering Analysis IVR OMSDoble test sets for injection testingAdvanced metering infrastructure and metering technologies Aclara meters or Verizon Grid WideESRI AutoCADNISCB

BENEFITS

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