Substation Engineer-P&C

Substation Engineer-P&C

About the role

The Substation P&C Engineer serves as an engineer on electric substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. He/she will apply NESC, NEC, and other applicable codes and standards in the engineering design and will also independently produce:

• one-line diagrams
• three-line diagrams
• potential and current schematics
• control schematics
• alarm schematics
• wiring Diagrams
• protection and control specifications (Preferred)
• I/O mapping (Preferred)
• points mapping (Preferred)
• relay settings (Preferred)
• documentation for Design Calculations
• construction documentation (Sequence and RFP)
• technical support
• procurement
• construction
• active coordination

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:
• Development of
• one-line diagrams
• three-line diagrams
• potential and current schematics
• control schematics
• alarm schematics
• communications schematics
• wiring Diagrams
• protection and control specifications (Preferred)
• I/O mapping (Preferred)
• Points mapping (Preferred)
• Relay settings (Preferred)
• Documentation for Design Calculations
• Construction Documentation (Sequence and RFP)
• Technical Support
• Procurement
• Construction
• Active Coordination

Requirements

• Keenly focused on production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.
• Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances.
• Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the work's performance.
• Serves as a technical specialist for system protection and communication and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams.
• Attends all client technical review meetings.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited program
• EIT Certification
• Minimum of 4 years related work experience in the field of high voltage substation design – P&C
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD or Bentley MicroStation.
• Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code
• Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations.

Skills

• Professional engineering license or ability to obtain one within 2 years of hire.
• Experience in developing relay settings.
• Experience in protection device coordination.
• Proficient in use of ASPEN One Liner, CYME Dist, or similar programs.
• Knowledge of construction practices and constructability.
• Experience with proposal writing and project estimating.
• Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes.