The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for completing protection & control design on various substation projects. The Senior Electrical Engineer – P&C will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors and client needs.
Job Functions:
* Create/modify one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements, and cable lists for 12-500kV substations.
* Coordinate and provide technical assistance to SCADA engineers, substation physical engineers, and control design staff to develop complete protection, control, and monitoring systems.
* Perform calculations such as voltage drop, CT burden & saturation, lighting, and short circuit.
* Create relay setting database files and technical reports for relays associated with transmission lines, transformers, breakers, buses, and other associated devices.
* Utilize system studies in order to evaluate or design protective relay and control systems for appropriate substation protection.
* Develop protection relaying testing & commissioning plans to be executed by others. Review and approve testing & commissioning reports done by others.
* Create/modify technical specifications for major equipment, such as power transformers, power circuit breakers, control houses, and other related materials.
* Provide engineering, construction, and testing & commissioning support for projects.
* Review design drawings and specifications to ensure projects meet acceptable standards of operability, functionality, maintainability, reliability, durability, and safety.
* Create project scope descriptions and man-hour estimates with sufficient details to clearly define work and cost required.
* Apply field mark-ups of project as-built drawings.
* Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design.
* Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed.
* Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced team members.
* Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of one's work.
* All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. .
* Strong knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals, including understanding of three-phase power systems.
* Knowledge of basic protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment.
* Familiarity with microprocessor based protection and control systems with the ability to understand one-lines and control schematics.
* Familiarity with relevant codes and standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, and ANSI.
* Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
* 5 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
* Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English.
* Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
* Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
* Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
* Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.