Substation Protection & Controls Engineer

Valdeseng; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Valdeseng is seeking a seasoned Substation Protection & Controls Engineer in Lombard, IL. The role requires 5-10 years of experience in protective relaying and SCADA systems, along with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities include preparing design documents, maintaining client relationships, and coordinating project drawings. Valdeseng offers an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, 401K plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in protective relaying, SCADA, and communications for high voltage substations.
• 3+ years of experience in substation design.
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design packages consisting of control panel drawings and schematic diagrams.
• Coordinate engineering details with multiple department designers.
• Maintain positive business relationships with key clients.

Skills

Microprocessor relays

Electrical Engineering

SCADA systems

Wiring diagrams

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM electrical modeling software

Job description

Overview

Seasoned Substation Protection & Controls Engineer with 5-10 years of experience in protective relaying, SCADA, and communications for high voltage substations. Knowledge of microprocessor relays and capable of preparing schematic diagrams. This engineer interfaces with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within the Valdes A&E organization. May visit job site as required for exchange of information.

Responsibilities

• Solid Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with the capability and the initiative to perform the following tasks while supervising and mentoring junior staff members: assist staff with ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget
• Ability to prepare design packages consisting of control panel drawings, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials
• Maintain positive business relationships with key clients’ contacts throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate engineering details/drafting with multiple department designers to develop project drawings
• On-site communication with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers
• Design of protective relaying schemes for high voltage substations
• AC and DC load calculations
• Knowledge of microprocessor relays
• Development of wiring diagrams and schematic drawings
• Cable routing design
• Utility interface design
• Schematic diagram design
• Relay selection, control panel drawings, and specifications
• Bills of materials
• Panel front view and wiring diagrams
• SCADA overview development
• Control building and panel hardware specifications
• Development of sequence of operation and functional description documentsAbility to communicate complicated issues in a simple manner
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable in SKM electrical modeling software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience working in substation design
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

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