Relay Construction Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

RCE - Relay Construction Engineer / Relay Construction Inspection II                                       

COMPANY:
Full-service utility construction company established in 1999 specializing in turnkey power substation construction. Seeking experienced relay construction inspection professional for full-time, permanent hire in North Carolina. Per diem and full benefits, 401K, PTO, sick time and holidays, company vehicle and year-round job stability.

POSITIONS:
Relay Construction Engineer (RCI II)

• Four-year degree AND three or more years of relevant experience 
• Eight+ years of relevant experience AND more than 3 years of leadership/compliance management experience

  JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for ensuring Contract Compliance is provided for Contractors performing Relay & Controls services on the client’s system
• Will ensure work is completed safely and to design specifications
• The scope of work will vary from simple upgrades and maintenance on existing substations to the construction of new substations
• Responsible for identifying and assisting in the resolution of issues that could compromise the success of a project (e.g. design issues, material issues, Contractor performance issues, access issues, customer issues, etc.)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Physical abilities

• Work long hours and potential weekends
• Navigate uneven terrain (steep slopes)
• Varying climates
• Valid driver's license

Communication / Coordination

• Provide efficient customer service and communicate with field personnel often
• Provide responsive, courteous, and timely service
• Constant and timely communications with Relay Inspectors & Client’s Energy Relay Support Manager

Technical

• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, email)
• Support technical field staff and consultants with protection & control applications
• Comply with all applicable NERC regulations and document for NERC-CIP procedures
• Support power system facilities and equipment installation/upgrade to electric power generating stations, T&D substations, P&C systems
• Possess in-depth knowledge of substation relaying protection and SCADA system
• Prepare project reports
• Document projects for tracking and lessons learned

Training

• OSHA 10
• HP training

SCOPE OF WORK COMPLIANCE, WORK PLAN, PROGRESS AND SCHEDULE

• Perform and document EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety) safety audits 
• Ensure pre-job briefings or observations are being effectively used
• Monitor crew productivity
• Validate units/T&E (Time & Equipment) completed for invoicing
• Report all Human Performance, safety and environmental incidents immediately to local representative for client
• Perform and document QA inspections during construction 
• Support project documentation and ensure as-built drawings are completed and submitted
• Provide feedback on personnel performance
• Provide status reports as needed
• Ensure coordination of outages with customer, Contractor, local operating personnel and System Controlling Authority
• Facilitate/Attend pre-construction meetings with the Contractor prior to move-in (as needed) to discuss and develop job plan and sequence
• Ensure compliance with prints, work orders and construction practices
• Verify the proper use of all Human Performance tools such as: HP tool kit, functional guidelines, barricading, PIC signs, good housekeeping, etc.
• Participate in Pre-Job and Post-Job briefings 
• Interface with other departments to resolve all issues (ex. temporary power, switching manpower, etc.)
• Ensure that all NERC test documents, red-lines, SOI, etc. are submitted to the relay construction engineer following energization
• Attend final walk through and check off 

COMPENSATION

• Competitive salary
• Full benefits package (medical/vision/dental, matching 401K, PTO, etc.)
• Company vehicles are provided for company business use only.
• Phone and laptop