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LaBella Associates · 2 weeks ago

Sr. Substation Protection and Control Engineer

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $117K/yr

5+ years exp

LaBella Associates is currently looking for a Sr. Substation Protection and Control Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in protection and control system detailed design. The role involves creating and modifying technical specifications, coordinating with engineers, and providing leadership to less experienced staff members.

ArchitectureConsulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Create/modify one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements, and cable lists for substations, relay settings and configuration files

Design auxiliary AC and DC power systems

Create/modify technical specifications for major equipment, such power transformers, power circuit breakers, control house, panel construction specification and other high-voltage substation related materials

Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to SCADA engineers, substation physical engineers, and control design staff in order to fully develop system integration of protection, control, and monitoring systems

Perform basic calculations such as voltage drop, CT burden and saturation, lighting, and short circuit with minimal supervision

Apply field mark-ups of project as-built drawings with minimal supervision

Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design for the projects

Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed

Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members

Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of one's work

Panel construction specifications (panel and interconnect wiring as well as panel layouts and elevations)

Comfortable evaluating/reviewing control features, and communication/protocol aspects of protective relays, RTU's, LTC Controllers, and other equipment as well as relay setting coordination

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

Qualification

ProtectionControl DesignCost EstimatingBid Document PreparationElectrical Engineering DegreePE LicenseIEEE Standards KnowledgeSCADA ExperienceTelecommunications KnowledgeAutoCADTeam CoordinationLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

5 or more years of experience in protection and control system design, cost estimating, and bid document preparation for medium voltage electrical power projects

Successful track record designing Protection and Control Systems

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

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

Periodic travel, ability to visit project sites

Preferred

A PE license from a US State (NC and NY)

Desired knowledge in low voltage coordination and arc flash studies

Familiarity with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, General Electric and Basler equipment

Desired software knowledge in: ASPEN or similar, Doble, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP

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/

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