Patterson & Dewar Engineers, Inc. · 5 months ago
Substation Protection and Controls Engineer
Norcross, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expPatterson & Dewar Engineers is seeking a Substation Protection and Controls Engineer to join their engineering team in Atlanta. The role involves designing control systems for electrical substations and ensuring compliance with industry standards while providing excellent customer service.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Protection & Control designs for electrical substations, both new construction and upgrades/retrofits
Prepare and review documents and drawings. These include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, protection and control schematic development, wiring diagrams, panel elevations, SCADA, communications, AC & DC diagrams & calculations, equipment specifications and Bill of Materials
Preparing bid, construction, and as-built documents
Perform job cost estimates
Develop proposals (scope of work, estimate, etc.)
Field visits including pre-engineering, pre-construction and post-construction inspections
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (i.e. NEC, NESC, IEEE)
Develop proficiency with the applications and tools necessary to complete projects requested by clients
Lead QA/QC process and sign off on engineering documents
Stay informed of client, industry, and company news and developments
Learn and remain aware of the services and skills offered by all departments within the company
Align company capabilities with the needs of existing and potential clients; find opportunities to offer additional relevant services
Qualification
Required
A BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
5+ years of experience in substation protection & controls design
5+ years of experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical
Registered Professional Engineer
Proficiency with Microsoft® Office
Ability to communicate effectively and honestly, both written and verbal, to clients and colleagues
The ability and willingness to travel approximately 15% annually
The ability and willingness to work extended hours to meet project deadlines
Attention to detail
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
Strong organizational skills
Integrity – the P&D way of doing business and as a professional engineer
Knowledge – utility systems, power line design, leadership
Service-oriented attitude
Initiative, self-sufficiency, and a strong desire to learn and train others
Attention to safety and the welfare of co-workers and clients
Preferred
5+ years of engineering experience working with Southern Company Services
Office 365 and SharePoint
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Company
Patterson & Dewar Engineers, Inc.
Patterson & Dewar Engineers, Inc. is a Georgia-based civil engineering firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Bryan, PE
CEO/President
Mike Kline
President and CEO
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