Power Grid Automation Engineer II Technical lead and programmer for the integration of switchgear automation providing project management and customer support.
As a Power Grid Automation Engineer II, you will: - Prepare GW switchgear automation solution proposals that include written functional description and pricing.
- Apply product knowledge of relays, programming, and communication in switchgear distribution automation applications.
- Provide pre and post sales technical support to sales/marketing, production engineering, and customers for customized distribution automation solutions.
- Project Manage Distribution Automation projects from Quoting stage through Customer site acceptance.
- Design logic, program relays and controllers, and test systems as required for projects.
- Develop flexible program templates and software solutions that can be combined with hardware for customizable product packages
- Manage technical relationship with key DA technology vendors
- Assist Production Engineering with minor modifications as necessary for specific customer applications.
- Train and assist customers with installations and commissioning including on-site activities as necessary.
- Have the ability to function in cross-functional work teams
We are looking for someone who: - Holds a Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with peers and internal and external customers.
- Has strong industrial / utility programming understanding and skills with a strong preference for relay programming.
- Has training and/or experience in relays and switchgear and electrical troubleshooting.
- Possesses knowledge of MS Windows, Word, Spreadsheet and project applications is required.
- Can travel overnight 5-10%
- Has the following preferred technical knowledge:
- Three Phase power systems including:
- Symmetrical components
- Load flow
- Over current protection functions
- Relay integration and logic programming for: SEL, Basler, and GE relays
- Communications including:
- Standards
- Fiber Optic Cable Selection and Application
- Radio Communication and Antenna Selection
- Cellular Communication and Antenna Selection
- Typical primary Voltage and Current test procedures
- Electromagnetics and the application of motors, transformers, and generators on the power distribution system
What we offer you: Typical pay is $84,872-97,193 annually.
Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.
This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program
G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Health club membership program and reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401 (k)
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Vacation
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
