Staff Engineer

Staff Engineer OpportunityWunderlich-Malec's Electrical Testing group has a Staff Engineer opportunity available in Saco, ME. This person will be responsible for performing electrical engineering design, relay settings, system studies, testing, and commissioning activities associated with utility, generation, industrial, institutional, and federal electrical power systems. This position serves as a technical lead on assigned projects, performing work independently while collaborating with engineers, designers, field technicians, and commissioning personnel. The Staff Engineer is responsible for supporting the development, review, and implementation of Protection & Control systems, relay settings, communications integration solutions, SCADA interfaces, logic diagrams and associated engineering documentation.This position supports projects throughout their entire lifecycle, including conceptual design, detailed engineering, relay settings development, factory acceptance testing, field commissioning, startup support, and troubleshooting. The Staff Engineer is responsible for proactively communicating project risks, schedule concerns, technical challenges, and resource requirements to project management and department leadership.Major Responsibilities This position requires the Staff Engineer to provide electrical engineering design, testing, commissioning, and technical consulting services to electric utilities, generation owners, industrial facilities, institutional campuses, and federal agencies. Responsibilities include:Engineering Design – Develop Protection & Control design packages including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, communication architecture diagrams, panel layouts, cable schedules, SCADA integration drawings, and relay settings documentationRelay Settings and Studies – Perform relay coordination studies, short-circuit studies, load flow studies, arc flash studies, power quality evaluations, protection system analysis, and relay settings calculationsDesign Review – Evaluate specifications, engineering drawings, operating philosophies, and client standards to understand the functionality and purpose of substations, generation facilities, industrial power systems, and distribution systems. Provide redline markups of Protection & Control design packages, relay settings files, logic configurations, and communications integration designsCompliance and Standards – Ensure designs, settings, studies, and commissioning activities comply with applicable client standards, NERC requirements, IEEE standards, utility requirements, and industry best practicesEvent Analysis – Analyze relay event reports, oscillography, sequence-of-events records, fault data, and power quality information. Develop technical reports and corrective action recommendationsResource Management – Assist in the planning and management of engineering resources, project execution strategies, commissioning activities, and technical deliverablesProposal Development – Assist with the preparation of engineering proposals, estimates, schedules, technical scopes of work, and project budgetsTesting and Commissioning – Support and/or perform testing and commissioning activities associated with protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, RTUs, SCADA equipment, communications systems, batteries, chargers, metering systems, and other substation equipmentField Verification and Startup Support – Support and/or perform system energization, conduct field walkdowns, support commissioning activities, participate in startup activities, and troubleshoot system issues during construction and operational phasesFunctional Testing – Directly witness and/or perform critical testing activities including DC Functional Trip Testing, relay functional verification, end-to-end testing, SCADA point-to-point verification, communications testing, and post-installation validation testingSafety Leadership – Demonstrate safety consciousness in equipment handling, electrical and electronic procedures, and the unique situations encountered at diverse work sitesIdeal Candidate QualificationsProven ability to motivate, mentor, and optimize in a collaborative, team-oriented environmentGoal oriented and focusedStrong drive, energy, enthusiasm, and proactive styleExperience managing and/or supporting technical projects of various sizesExcellent communication (written and oral) & interpersonal skillsProven ability with problem solving and decision makingStrong organizational, multi-tasking, & time-management skillsExperience with budget management of projectsDiverse skill set with the ability to work independently. Will act to guide less experienced engineers/techniciansKnowledge of designing, programing, and calculating settings for electromechanical, solid state, and microprocessor protection devices from industry platforms, including, but not limited to: GE, SEL, ALSTOM, SCHNEIDER, SIEMENS, Beckwith, Basler, Eaton, and ABBAbility to write code for macros or scripts that aid in performing studies or calculating relay settingsKnowledge and experience with power system study software, which may include CAPE, CYME, ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, Synergy, and othersKnowledge and experience of fault analysis, postmortem analysis, and/or mis-operation mitigation effortsJob RequirementsEducation A Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or engineering technology) from an accredited institution is preferred.Experience A minimum of 2-8+ years engineering and/or testing & commissioning experience should include:In-depth understanding of three-phase power systemsIn-depth understating of protection and control schemes and implementationExperience leading project execution activities, and client-facing technical effortsExperience creating and reviewing Protection & Control engineering design packages for utility, generation, industrial, institutional, and/or federal facility projectsExperience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar engineering design softwareExperience with PDF editing software such as Bluebeam Revu or similar applicationsExperience with calculating relay settings and performing coordination studies for utility, distribution, generation, and industrial systemsExperience with utilizing relay test sets with various relay vendors including SEL, GE, Beckwith, ABB, Basler, etc. and various manufacturers of electromechanical relaysExperience and understanding of equipment testing - circuit breakers, transformers, circuit switchers, MOABS, CTs, PTs, batteries & chargers, transfer switches, line tuners, wave traps, carrier relays, etc.Experience testing and commissioning new and modified substations including equipment isolation/restoration and complex circuit cutovers being mindful to mitigate inadvertent operationsExperience with rotating machinery, including generators and excitation systemsExperience testing previously programmed RTUs locally and remotely to system operatorsExperience with SCADA, RTU, and DFR systemsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and ExcelTravel Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.Driver's License Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license.Physical Demands of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling, warm and cold temperature conditions, sun exposure, moisture, potential exposure to hazardous materials and electrical voltages.Working Conditions Standard office work, work-from-home, and in the field leadership: On site environment could require work in various temperature conditions; in and/or around moisture, on slippery and/or uneven surfaces, in confined spaces, and at heights; will require frequent standing, driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle, and occasional bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, balancing, and reaching; will have exposure to noise, vibrations and chemicals. May require irregular or extended hours, subject to being on call and travel for project completion.*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D • Long Term Disability • Voluntary Short Term Disability • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Bonus Program • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • Will Preparation Resources • Worldwide Travel AssistanceSalary Range The expected salary range is $75,000 - $125,000 per year depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.