Protection & Control Designer

About the role

Power Engineering Services, a Quanta Services Company, is seeking a Protection & Control Designer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will support the design and delivery of high-voltage substation projects for electric utilities, contractors, and developers.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive protection and control design packages for high-voltage substations, including:
• Single-line diagrams
• Protection and control schematics
• Elementary and wiring diagrams
• SCADA and communications drawings
• Control house layouts
• Cable schedules
• Cable tray layouts
• Bills of material (BOMs)
• Perform engineering calculations and studies, including:
• AC auxiliary system sizing
• Battery sizing
• Voltage drop calculations
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines to ensure accurate and efficient project execution.
• Provide technical support during construction, respond to field questions, and assist with design revisions as needed.
• Deliver quality work while meeting project schedules, budgets, and client expectations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or a related technical discipline
• 6+ years of experience in protection and control design for utility substations
• Experience designing substations ranging from 15kV through 345kV
• Working knowledge of applicable IEEE, ANSI, and utility design standards
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; experience with MicroStation is a plus
• Experience with substation BIM design software such as Inventor, SDS-P4A, or Primtech is preferred
• Strong understanding of protection and control design principles, drafting standards, and construction practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to learn new technologies and design software as needed

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new technologies and design software as needed

Skills

• Strong understanding of protection and control design principles, drafting standards, and construction practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to learn new technologies and design software as needed

Benefits

As a Quanta Services employee, you'll be offered a wide range of benefits to fit your needs. These include:

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short term and long-term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and designed to accommodate the needs of the employee and the project.