Sr. Substation Protection and Control Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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

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.