Protection & Control Field Project Technologist

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on individual to lead complex electrical utility projects in transmission, distribution equipment, and relay protection upgrades. This role requires being the primary client interface, from initial assessments and proposals to managing all communication and ensuring project compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and submit planned outage requests in accordance with approved outage coordination plans and project sequencing requirements.
• Act as the primary client interface, from initial assessment and qualification of project opportunities to handling all correspondence, inquiries, and submittals, including conducting site walkthroughs to define scope and revisions and assisting with or generating proposals.
• Review construction drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and project documentation to procure Protection & Control (P&C) equipment for installation within substation control houses.
• Develop and maintain wiring sheets, termination documentation, and as-built records for protection and control systems.
• Provide field leadership and technical direction to wiremen and installation personnel during construction and pre-commissioning activities.
• Verify protection schemes and zones of protection to ensure proper relay coordination and equipment tripping functions in accordance with system design.
• Drive project execution and resource coordination by maintaining and overseeing schedules, collaborating with the Operations Team to secure necessary equipment and labor, and assisting with onsite work and material procurement as needed.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, testing, and operations personnel to identify and resolve installation and functional issues prior to commissioning.
• Perform PT/CCVT secondary circuit inspections, testing, and checkout to verify proper installation and functionality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSET) from an ABET university, with an emphasis on power systems preferred.
• Navy Nuclear experience (attending “A” school), experience as an EWS (Engineering Watch Supervisor) or PPWS (Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor), or experience as an Electricians Mate or Electronics Technician accepted in lieu of BS degree.
• 0-2 years’ of relevant post-education experience in an electrical engineering capacity, with experience leading large complex projects in the power industry preferred.
• Experience in reading and interpreting One Line, AC & DC Elementary and Wiring diagrams.
• Proficient computer, computer network, and Android/iPhone app skills: Microsoft Office suite of software, mapping drive letters for server connections, obtaining, installing, and connecting handheld device apps to ‘The Cloud’ or other locations as required.
• Strong work ethic, capable of independently resolving project issues.
• Ability to read company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical demands requiring oral communication, conversational hearing, and telephone/computer use.
• Perform keying functions, grasp and pinch to write.
• Frequently stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects and tools.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance, Short and 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 from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.