LaBella Associates · 4 hours ago
Protection and Control Engineer
Ballston Spa, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expLaBella Associates is currently looking for a Protection and Control Engineer with extensive experience in protection and control system design. The role involves designing projects, developing documentation, evaluating equipment interoperability, and aiding in commissioning activities.
ArchitectureConsulting
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
Participates in Business development
Qualification
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
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
Preferred
A PE license from a US State is desired but not required
Familiarity with Schweitzer Engineering, General Electric and Basler equipment
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.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Pepe
Chief Financial Officer
Robert Healy
President
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