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LaBella Associates · 6 hours ago

Power Systems Engineer

Latham, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

LaBella Associates is looking for a Power Systems Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing projects, developing project scope, and conducting power system studies for various clients in commercial, industrial, and renewable sectors.

ArchitectureConsulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design projects working directly with clients to develop project scope, identify problems, and propose solutions

Typical requirements include Protection and Control drawings and documentations (relay one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, I/O lists, and relay settings, configuration files and etc), panel construction specifications (panel and interconnect wiring as well as panel layouts and elevations), and other supporting documentation

Comfortable evaluating the interoperability, control features, and communication/protocol aspects of protective relays, RTU's, LTC Controllers, and other equipment as well as perform power system load flow studies, fault studies, relay setting coordination

Aid in commissioning as needed pertaining to system startups and functional checks

Qualification

Power System AnalysisProtectionControl DesignCost EstimatingBidding Document PreparationTelecommunicationsProtective RelayingAutomation (SCADA)IEEE Standards KnowledgeLow Voltage CoordinationArc Flash StudiesNERC Standards KnowledgeNEC Standards KnowledgeNESC Standards KnowledgeNEMA Standards KnowledgeANSI Standards KnowledgeSchweitzer Engineering EquipmentGeneral Electric EquipmentBasler EquipmentPE License

Required

A BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

5 or more years of experience in protection and control system design, cost estimating, and bidding document preparation for electrical transmission and distribution substations projects

Successful track record designing Protection and Control Systems and performing power system studies

Knowledge of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), NERC, NEC, NESC, NEMA, and ANSI standards are used in designing substation is critical

Experience with telecommunications, protective relaying, and automation (SCADA) is required

Interest in low voltage coordination and arc flash studies

Familiarity with Schweitzer Engineering, General Electric and Basler equipment

Preferred

A PE license from a US State is desired but not required

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Company

LaBella Associates

LaBella Associates is an international Architecture, Engineering, Environmental and Planning firm headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Founded in 1978

Rochester, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.labellapc.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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