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.
• 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 for system startups and functional checks.
• Participate in business development activities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• At least 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.
• A 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 system voltage levels range from 138 kV to 2.4kV. This position can be filled in any of our New York offices. The Building Engineering Division at LaBella provides complete building engineering services including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering. Services range from feasibility studies and analysis through project design and construction. Our engineers are well versed in new construction, renovations, additions, analysis, special structures, and design/build projects for a variety of clients.

Skills

Comfortable evaluating the interoperability, control features, and communication/protocol aspects of protective relays, RTU's, LTC Controllers, and other equipment as well as perform power system load flow studies, fault studies, relay setting coordination.

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).