SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES :Technical lead and programmer for the integration of power grid automation solutions; managing technical deliverables and customer support.
ESSENTIAL DAY TO DAY FUNCTIONS: - Assist with G&W switchgear automation solution proposals that include written functional description and pricing.
- Apply advanced product knowledge of relay protection, automation, and communication in power grid automation applications.
- Provide pre- and post-sales technical support to Sales, Marketing, Production Engineering, and customers for customized distribution automation solutions.
- Manage technical deliverables for Power Grid Automation projects from quoting stage through customer site acceptance without assistance from supervisor.
- 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 relationships with key technology partners
- Train and assist customers with installations and commissioning including on-site activities as necessary.
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
- Make technical presentations to customers, clients, and/or professional peers.
- Work with customers to write and present papers about the G&W automation solution provided to them.
- Provide technical assistance and training for peers and sales staff.
- Act as a mentor to new Automation Engineers to ensure they become proficient in Power Grid Automation solutions and successfully assimilate into the team.
- Perform event analysis for all G&W automation solutions.
- Maintain positive customer interactions.
- Keep up to date with industry trends by attending conferences and training courses.
QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required and 5+ years of progressive experience in Power Engineering design and/or development.
- Preferred technical knowledge:
- Three Phase power systems including:
- Symmetrical components
- Load flow
- Over current protection functions
- Relay integration and logic programming for: SEL, ABB, Hitachi, Siemens and/or 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
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with peers and internal and external customers.
- Strong industrial / utility programming skills with a strong preference for protective relay programming.
- Training and experience in protective relays, switchgear and electrical troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of MS Windows, Word, Spreadsheet and project applications is required.
- Ability to travel overnight up to 50% and on occasional weekends.
What we offer you: Typical pay is $95,000 - 125,000 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
