Lead Protection & Controls Engineer | PE or EIT | NC

ALbert Energy
Raleigh, NC, US
$105K-$125K a year
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Our Client, an industry leader in the field of electric utility transmission & distribution (T&D) projects, is seeking an experienced Protection & Control Engineer to play a lead role in the Power Delivery Group.

The ideal professional is energetic and capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of protective relays and substation design / automation to broad areas of assignments.

LOCATIONS :

You may home-base in Albany NY , Philadelphia PA, or Raleigh NC

BENEFITS :

  • Salary : $105,000 to $125,000 DOE
  • Full benefits package (medical / dental)
  • 401K retirement savings plan
  • Paid vacation
  • Relocation assistance

WHAT YOU’LL DO :

The Lead P&C Engineer will perform all system protection and communication design aspects for high voltage (4kV 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects and work with the Power Delivery Group providing consulting and design for a variety of project types and clients in the utility substation sector.

This professional will oversee protection and controls as applied to designing high voltage substations and review the design-based memorandum, detailed engineering scope and guide the assigned discipline engineers to align the engineering deliverables per project requirements and perform P&C system studies / calculations / coordination and generate relay settings to be integrated and configured into IEDs, all while mentoring and providing guidance to developing engineers within the department.

BACKGROUND :

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in substation system protection & control design.
  • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering with Power Emphasis (advanced degree preferred)
  • Registered Professional Engineer or EIT designation
  • Familiarity with micro-processor relays : (SEL, GE, Basler, Beckwith, ABB, Areva, etc.)
  • Experienced in relay settings and coordination
  • Proven experience in creating and reviewing engineering drawings including one-lines, three-lines, schematic diagrams, connection diagrams, riser diagrams, cable tray and conduit layout and physical electrical plans, elevations, and details.
  • Proficient in use of ASPEN One Liner, ETAP, PowerFactory, CYME Dist, or similar programs.
  • Strong familiarity with NERC System Protection Coordination Requirements including NERC PRC-001 and NERC PRC-027.
  • Proficiency with Wind and Solar farm SCADA and Network Requirements and associated designs is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills; good presence with customers / clients in conveying technical knowledge.
  • 30+ days ago
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