Sr. Advance Protection and Controls Engineer

Senior Advance P&C Engineer

A Snapshot of your Day :

We are seeking a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to be responsible for relay protection and control engineering activities, including basic design, configuration / testing and specification of protection and control systems and check of detail design for high voltage substation and transmission projects.

This position will offer the ability to directly apply candidate’s knowledge of protective relaying and controls systems in substation and transmission projects.

How You’ll Make an Impact :

• You will build-up and lead a diverse team of engineers and supervise the technical management of the C&P hardware offer.
• You will supervise the technical management of C&P offer including analysis of tender document and will closely coordinate with the project management and the technical specialists.
• Lead preparation of specification / Bill of Material for Protection / Control / Metering / RTU / Communication Panels.
• Develop concept of substation relaying & metering diagrams (i.e. A.C. schematic diagrams), and D.C. Schematic for basic design.
• Develop concept Diagram for substation control system and Communications interfaces including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs.
• Develop Protection and Control Panel layouts.
• Develop high level Cable Schedule for Substation.
• Perform configuration and Factory Acceptance Test for Protection and Control Panels.
• Perform reviews of work performed by others
• Work closely with other engineering and design team members to coordinate overall design package and requirements
• The candidate should be flexible to travel locally and internationally to customer meetings and to project sites. Approximate travel is 20-30%.

What You Bring :

• BSEE or higher with a power systems emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program. MSEE is a plus.
• 8 or more years of experience with a focus on protection / control / communications design for substations. *Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice-versa.
• Deep understanding for high voltage substations protection functions (distance, differential, bus bar protection functions).
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for relay calculations.
• Knowledge on ANSI standards, IEC standards knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with various vendor protective relay equipment typically used in substation. protection, including SEL, Siemens, GE.
• Know-How in Configuration Tools for protection relays from different vendors (SEL, Siemens, Hitachi, GE, Schneider ) and control systems.
• Familiar with Auto-CAD or Micro-Station.
• Good communication skills.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.

About the Team : Grid Technologies

Our client’s Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition.

Our client offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Rewards :

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave
• Bonus based on performance
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