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Telex LLC · 1 month ago

Senior Engineer - System Protection and Control

Tempe, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Telex LLC is seeking a Senior Engineer to provide expert engineering services and support to an assigned group. The role involves managing assignments in a safe and compliant manner while serving as a technical representative in various settings.

Construction

Responsibilities

Develop/finalize reports and work plans, recommend action, and consider short/long-range objectives and economic and budget considerations

Develop and coordinate departmental project work plans and manage through completion, redirecting when necessary

Lead development of work plans and monitor actual progress of applicable portions, taking any corrective action required

Function as a technical representative in customer, vendor, and contractor meetings

Provide work directions to other staff/contractors on projects as assigned

Manage multiple assignments while training, developing, and mentoring less experienced engineers and other staff

Oversee and/or complete preparation of estimates (cost, work order, schedules)

Analyze data and make recommendations and/or decisions

Maintain and approve technical records (e.g. drawings, files, databases)

Provide engineering assistance for customers and internal staff

Create corporate standards and specifications related to respective expertise

Demonstrate strong technical expertise and awareness of job-related field and continue to remain current in the industry

Perform analysis of system disturbances to determine proper operation of the protection scheme and assist in investigation of root cause

Develop and/or apply new technologies to generation, transmission, and distribution facilities to achieve an optimum level of protection

Provide protective relay scheme insight to help establish the arrangement and location of substation facilities

Provide direction and technical assistance with digital computer programs and perform analysis as needed including power quality, fault, and system coordination studies, loss evaluations, relay software, relay event analysis, protection asset databases, and arc flash

Develop and direct detailed drawings for relaying single lines, secondary protective relay schemes and schematics, low voltage equipment power, and control system connections for generation, transmission, and distribution protection

Design and manage the installation of generation, transmission, distribution and industrial facility replacements and upgrades

Develop cabling requirements for relay cabinets, equipment, and relay panels

Develop building layout drawings for control houses and battery buildings

Develop bidding documents, evaluate and establish lowest bids for industrial, distribution, and transmission substations

Develop protective relay settings as required for new facility (generation, transmission, distribution and industrial) equipment protection and modify existing facility protective relay settings to maintain optimum system protection

Perform SME tasks on assigned NERC and/or CIP Compliance standards

Prepare construction, equipment, material specifications, and work scope

Provide project management for protection and control projects in engineering and construction and/or generation production

Maintain and coordinate contracts with equipment suppliers and monitor progress, expediting as required to meet schedules

Coordinate and oversee substation and industrial control system field testing and modification, phasing tests, and other commissioning and check-out activities for all generation, transmission, distribution and industrial protection schemes, with contractors and other Telex departments, at the customer substation and industrial sites

Develop protection system switching procedures

Lead coordination of contractors or staff on project related work, certification of completed work, and recommendation of final acceptance of the project

Monitor the project during construction start-up and recommend modifications necessary to support project success

Perform project management duties for small and larger projects simultaneously and assist other engineers with their projects

Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality

Comply with company policies and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Perform all work in a safe and timely manner

Qualification

Engineering degreeProfessional engineering licenseProtectionControl expertiseProject managementComputer programmingCADD proficiencyTechnical communicationAnalytical skillsLeadership experienceInterpersonal skillsDecision makingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited school is required

A registered professional engineering license is required

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible engineering work experience is required

Experience developing computer programs or scripts is required

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, CADD, and other common business applications is required

Proven leadership experience is required

A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required

Thorough knowledge of all relevant procedures, specifications, and applicable codes, regulations, compliance rules, and standards (e.g. IEEE, NERC, etc.)

Thorough understanding of how decision making and work product impacts other systems, operations, and processes

Seasoned engineering knowledge and sound judgement of engineering practices and standards

Seasoned engineering knowledge and judgement in the area of protection and control in generation, transmission, distribution and industrial environments

Knowledge of engineering, operations, strategy, project management, and budgeting processes and procedures

Thorough understanding of business acumen, company financial structure, and business plans

Thorough understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of company business

Understanding of negotiation and conflict resolution processes

A logical thinker who can understand instructions on specific objectives, complex features, and possible solutions and formulate high-quality engineering workmanship

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including, but not limited to communicating technical information to a wide range of audiences and produce reports, emails, and presentations

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external company contacts

Analytical skills, including interpretive and complex problem-solving and decision-making skills pertaining to electric power systems, engineering, economics, and/or financial analysis

Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to make responsible decisions in the execution of contract requirements

Ability to lead and provide work direction to others

Proven ability to creatively apply technical skills to projects and activities

Ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering

Ability to read, interpret, and prepare system and equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, and engineering drawings

An individual capable of working in both a team environment and independently with minimal oversight