Substation Automation, Lead Engineer

About the role

K&A Power Group is a privately held engineering firm dedicated to providing technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients globally. Our services include comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, focusing on substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop SCADA maps RTUs under Avangrid’s standards
• Support point-to-point testing and commissioning in the SCADA/EMS system
• Perform project engineering performance and oversee all phases including: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction and closeout
• Conduct standard and complex engineering analyses, designs and calculations
• Lead and create new conceptual designs based on Avangrid Standards and oversee the work of external detailed designers ensuring consistency among all operating companies
• Ensure all engineering designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards
• Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers
• Provide technical leadership in most complex projects that have a wide impact on the business
• Mentor and support team in technical skills
• Liaison/direct contractors on company policy, standards and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• PE License Required
• Eight (8) years of professional experience within substation design and engineering for electrical utilities
• Familiarity with grounding studies and/or lightning protection is a plus
• Experience with Greenfields and Brownfields
• General knowledge and application of IEEE Standards as they pertain to substations
• Experience and/or knowledge with power analysis software is ideal (i.e. SKM, Etap, Easy Power, etc.)
• Proven experience in Substation Design should include general arrangement, electrical equipment, plans, elevation and section views, Equipment cable trays, cable design, conduit fill calcs, rigid bus calcs, grounding and conduit layouts, control schematics, wiring diagrams
• Proficient in Microsoft Projects, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Qualifications

• Strong verbal, written, communication skills required

Skills

• Technical leadership in complex projects
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

Pay

$115,000 - $130,000 annually