Sr. Substation Protection and Control Engineer

About the role

We are currently looking for a P & C Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in protection and control system detailed design, cost estimating, and bid document preparation for commercial, industrial, generation, renewables, and utility power systems.

Responsibilities

• Create/modify one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements, and cable lists for substations, relay settings and configuration files
• Create/modify technical specifications for major equipment, such power transformers, power circuit breakers, control house, panel construction specification and other high-voltage substation related materials
• Cook up technical specifications for major equipment, such power transformers, power circuit breakers, control house, panel construction specification and other high-voltage substation related materials
• Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to SCADA engineers, substation physical engineers, and control design staff in order to fully develop system integration of protection, control, and monitoring systems
• Perform basic calculations such as voltage drop, CT burden and saturation, lighting, and short circuit with minimal supervision
• Apply field mark-ups of project as-built drawings with minimal supervision
• Aid in testing and commissioning as needed pertaining to system startups and functional checks
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of one's work
• Panel construction specifications (panel and interconnect wiring as well as panel layouts and elevations)
• Aid in testing and commissioning as needed pertaining to system startups and functional checks

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• 5 or more years of experience in protection and control system design, cost estimating, and bid document preparation for medium voltage electrical power projects
• A PE license from a US State (NC and NY) is preferred
• Successful track record designing Protection and Control Systems
• Knowledge of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), NERC, NEC, NESC, NEMA, and ANSI standards used in designing substation is critical
• Experience with telecommunications, protective relaying, and automation (SCADA) is required
• Desired knowledge in low voltage coordination and arc flash studies
• Familiarity with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, General Electric and Basler equipment
• Desired software knowledge in: ASPEN or similar Doble AutoCAD SKM ETAP

Qualifications

Comfortable evaluating/reviewing control features, and communication/protocol aspects of protective relays, RTU's, LTC Controllers, and other equipment as well as relay setting coordination

Skills

Comfortable evaluating/reviewing control features, and communication/protocol aspects of protective relays, RTU's, LTC Controllers, and other equipment as well as 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).