Signal Energy · 1 day ago
Project Engineer - SCADA and Automation
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSignal Energy provides comprehensive power solutions through experienced professionals, and they are seeking a Project Engineer - SCADA. The role involves designing electrical power systems with a focus on SCADA and automation for substations, leading a team of engineers, and coordinating project efforts across various disciplines.
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Responsibilities
Practical knowledge and understanding of Engineering/Procurement/Construction types of projects
Coordinating project flow and issues between all engineering discipline and project management
Providing engineering support to project management, procurement and construction on all stages of projects
Coordinate and lead multi-disciplines engineering team to efficiently execute engineering and design of substation/transmission projects
Creating equipment specifications and supporting procurement of equipment including working with vendors and review of the vendor/contractor-proposed equipment
Create, modify and issue designs for project data systems including: Communications, I/O and Logic Diagrams. Data Point Lists. Bill of Materials
Write programs, configurations, and settings for components of the project data system including: Data gatherers. Protective relays, meters, PLC’s, RTU’s, Annunciators, DFR’s and other IED’s. PC and other network adapters, switches, routers, and other networking equipment
Complete on-site testing and check-out of component programming and data cabling
Coordinate design with clients, vendors and subcontractors, including attendance at meetings
Assure that all engineering documents and records are properly maintained
Coordinate with purchasing and quality control personnel
Coordination/guidance of designers/drafters and detailed review/approval of electrical drawings
Understanding unique requirements and constraints of multiple types of projects, including engineering-only, EPC, utility, renewable, industrial, commercial, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering
Educational courses in power systems analysis, electrical machinery, etc
Knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE and other applicable codes and standards
5+ Years' Experience in Design of Transmission Level Substations (34.5 – 500 kV) including:
Transmission Line Protection
Substation Protection and Control Systems
Generator, Transformer and Bus Protection Schemes
Development of station/substation single-line, protection, control and SCADA diagrams including utility and ISO interconnection and operational requirements
Equipment specifications, designs and layouts including major equipment and protection, control, SCADA, and low-voltage auxiliary systems
Capacitor Banks and Distribution Feeder Protection
Demonstrated experience at all interfaces of transmission level projects
Minimum of 3 years of application experience with SEL, GE, etc. relays
Codes and Standards: NEC, NFPA, NESC, OSHA, NERC, RUS, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, Local and Federal Building Codes
Familiarity with, and review of, substation physical drawings and calculations including general arrangements, clearances, details, conduit, grounding, lightning protection, etc
Highly motivated and able to execute tasks from a lead role
Good written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work well with others in a team settings
Skilled in engineering theories and principles
Skilled in practice of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
Skilled in problem solving in time-sensitive situations
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Word – Intermediate
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Excel – Intermediate
Demonstrated experience in AutoCAD (2015 or later) – Intermediate
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Outlook – Intermediate
Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs
Preferred
Professional Engineering license (one or more US states) preferable, but not required
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Benefits
401K
Company
Signal Energy
Signal Energy is a leading full service design/build contractor providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for renewable energy & infrastructure projects.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Christy
Chief Executive Officer
Robert L. Tabb
Chief Financial Officer
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