Protection and Control Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design projects working directly with clients to develop project scope, identify problems, and propose solutions.
• Create Protection and Control drawings and documentations such as relay one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, I/O lists, relay settings, configuration files, and other supporting documentation.
• Prepare panel construction specifications including panel and interconnect wiring as well as panel layouts and elevations.
• Evaluate the interoperability, control features, and communication/protocol aspects of protective relays, RTU’s, LTC Controllers, and other equipment.
• Perform power system load flow studies, fault studies, and relay setting coordination.
• Aid in commissioning as needed during system startups and functional checks.
• Participate in business development activities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in protection and control system design, cost estimating, and bidding document preparation for electrical transmission and distribution substations projects.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license from a US State is desired but not required.
• Successful track record designing Protection and Control Systems.
• Knowledge of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), NERC, NEC, NESC, NEMA, and ANSI standards.
• Experience with telecommunications, protective relaying, and automation (SCADA).
• Interest in low voltage coordination and arc flash studies.
• Familiarity with Schweitzer Engineering, General Electric, and Basler equipment.

Qualifications

Typical qualifications include:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 5+ years of experience in protection and control system design, cost estimating, and bidding document preparation for electrical transmission and distribution substations projects.
• A PE license from a US State is desired but not required.
• Successful track record designing Protection and Control Systems.
• Knowledge of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), NERC, NEC, NESC, NEMA, and ANSI standards.
• Experience with telecommunications, protective relaying, and automation (SCADA).
• Interest in low voltage coordination and arc flash studies.
• Familiarity with Schweitzer Engineering, General Electric, and Basler equipment.

Skills

Key skills required include:

• Telecommunications, protective relaying, and automation (SCADA).
• Low voltage coordination and arc flash studies.
• Familiarity with Schweitzer Engineering, General Electric, and Basler equipment.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events