Sr. Substation Protection and Control Engineer

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.

Duties

• Create/modify one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements, and cable lists for substations, relay settings and configuration files.

• Design auxiliary AC and DC power systems.

• 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;

• 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;

• Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design for the projects;

• Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed;

• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members;

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• Periodic travel, ability to visit project sites.

• Desired software knowledge in:

• ASPEN or similar

• Doble

• AutoCAD

• SKM

• ETAP

Salary Range: $90,000 - $117,000 per year

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

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). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule

• Health/Dental Insurance

• 401k Plan with Employer Match

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Profit Sharing

• Paid Time Off

• Leadership Development Program

• Fitness Reimbursement

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Referral Bonus Program

• Wellness Program

• Team Building Events

• Community Service Events