Protect & Control Design Engineer

Performs Relay & Control functions requiring the basic electrical design of distribution and transmission substations and the selection and application of standard engineering techniques, guidelines, procedures, and standards. Independent development of the detailed design of high voltage electrical substations, new and modifications, based on standard and non-standardized design criteria, is required. Assignments are generally independent with instructions as to the general results expected.

Designers are accountable for all elements of a complete design package consisting of panel wiring diagrams, breaker and transformer connection drawings, panel fabrication drawings, wiring and cable lists, bill of materials, metering, and SCADA drawings. All assignments are reviewed for sound engineering practices and judgement.

Designers must have experience in Protection & Control to support capital projects.

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Required Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate should have 3-4 years of experience with an electric power utility in Substation Protection & Control Design. The person should be familiar with one line or single line diagrams, AC and DC elementary diagrams in order to develop a design package consisting of panel wiring diagrams, breaker and transformer connection drawings, panel fabrication drawings, wiring and cable lists, bill of materials, metering and SCADA drawings.

They must be skilled in AutoCAD.

The contract designer should have an Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent years of utility experience in Protection & Control.

• Extensive knowledge of Protection & Control applications

• Electric power utility experience in substation design of voltage levels 46 kV and higher

• General knowledge of protective relaying and relaying applications

• Ability to interpret single-line, three-line and elementary wiring diagrams.

• Familiarity with major drawings and panel wiring diagrams.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience in relay setting applications and/or relay testing is not necessary but would be a plus.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.