Relay Construction Engineer

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