Engineer I - Electrical Protection & Control

Protection & Control Engineers design protection and control systems for power system applications using applicable codes, industry-recognized standards, and client standards. Typical designs include system one-line and three-line diagrams, relay panel elevation and detail diagrams, AC/DC schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, equipment elementary and wiring diagrams, bills of material, and equipment specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design protection and control systems for transmission, generation, distribution, renewable, and/or industrial applications utilizing applicable codes, industry-recognized standards, and client standards.
• Prepare conceptual electrical control enclosure designs/layouts, panel elevation diagrams, protection one-line diagrams, communication system one-line diagrams, and preliminary bills of material.
• Create equipment and material specifications for procurement of engineered equipment as well as development of design scope and cost estimates.
• Develop protection and/or communication system one-line diagrams.
• Develop three-line diagrams in coordination with substation engineering team members.
• Develop panel elevation and detail diagrams.
• Develop AC and DC schematic diagrams.
• Develop equipment/panel wiring diagrams.
• Develop logic files and/or setting files for intelligent electronic devices (e.g., relays, SCADA RTUs, HMIs).
• Develop drawings needed to document control system and/or communication system implementation.
• Prepare calculations which may include battery and charger sizing, relay setting calculations, voltage drop calculations, conduit fill calculations, and AC load calculations.
• Prepare additional support documentation to assist procurement, construction, and operation/maintenance of systems being designed.
• Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
• Ensure the company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are followed on all design packages/deliverables.
• Provide testing and construction support during project implementation (typically off-site, but on-site support may be required on a case-by-case basis).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 0-3 years of experience in protection & control design or experience directly related to working with electricity, preferably in utilities.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is preferred.
• FE/EIT certification is recommended.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Parental Leave.
• Paid time off and Holidays.

Pay

The final salary awarded for this role may vary based on relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.