Mid/Senior Level Engineer (Design)

SynchroGrid

$85K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or Engineering Technology.
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in protection and control design; exceptional candidates with higher degrees may qualify with 1 year.
  • Familiarity with relay one-lines, three-lines, and control schematics.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in computer and relevant design software.

Responsibilities

  • Design and ensure quality control for system protection and control projects for utility substations.
  • Oversee physical design projects for utility substations, including electrical and grounding plans.
  • Collaborate with team members, including engineers and project managers, to meet project objectives.
  • Engage with clients and lead specific project aspects.
  • Conduct project site evaluations and define engineering scope.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a range of innovative utility projects.
  • Ability to lead projects and interact with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Independent and team-based working environment.
  • Chance to contribute to both new installations and upgrades in the field.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Protection & Control Design Engineer who will be primarily responsible for a wide variety of transmission, generation and distribution projects involving protection and control and physical design drawings. These include protection and control and physical design projects that range from new substations to brownfield installations. This position will be responsible for working independently as well as within a team to complete all projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Be responsible for the design and quality control of system protection and control projects for utility substations. This includes one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, bill of material, etc.
  • Be responsible for the design and quality control of physical design projects for utility substations. This includes electrical plans and profiles, grounding plans and details, conduit and raceway layouts/details/schedules, Bills of Material, and calculations such as voltage drop, conduit fill, breaker sizing, etc.
  • Interface with internal and external team members, such as Principal Engineers, Project Engineers, Electrical Designers, Physical Designers, Draftsmen, Project Managers, outside contractors, and support organizations.
  • Work with a team to meet project specifications, cost control, and schedule objectives.
  • Interact with clients and take a leadership role in assigned aspects of the projects.
  • Be involved with project site evaluations and preparing engineering scope.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & SKILLS
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering school. Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology may be considered.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
  • Exceptional MSEE/PhD EE graduates may be considered with one year less experience.
  • Ability to recognize relay one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, etc.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Strong computer and software skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills.

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