Protection & Controls Engineer
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Job title - Protection & Controls Engineer
Job location - Denver, CO (Centennial)
Job type - Hybrid
Requisition ID - 11179
We are seeking qualified candidates for a Mid-Level Protection and Control Engineer with a strong background in high voltage substation design. Technical responsibilities will include the design of any / all the following: high voltage substation protection schemes up to 500kV; computer modeling/analysis of electrical systems; preparation of specifications for equipment and systems; report preparation; applying codes and standards and performing and reviewing design calculations.
Position will be responsible for leading design efforts and performing design duties with minimal supervision on multiple projects. Must be able to determine client requirements and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas as necessary, coordinate with other disciplines as needed, manage a design budget and schedule, and be able to demonstrate proficiency in these areas.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Single-line and three-line diagrams
- AC and DC schematics
- Wiring Diagrams
- Cable and Conduit schedules
- Detailed bills of materials, bid units and material counts
- Control building and relay panel layouts
- SCADA, RTUs and communications systems design
- Electrical system studies and analysis software (ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSLF, CDEGS, WinIGS) experience preferred but not required
- Familiar with typical design software and tools (Bluebeam, AutoCAD, AutoCAD E, Microstation) experience preferred but not required
- Load Flow, Short Circuit, and Arc flash analyses experience preferred but not required
- Coordination with other disciplines as needed
- Performing site visits for data gathering and asbuilts
- Writing material procurement and construction specifications & evaluating contractor bids
- Protective relay coordination and settings experience preferred
- Factory Acceptance, Witness testing and Reviewing shop drawings for Spec / Design conformance
- Reviews client equipment and design specs and confirms conformance with industry standards and best practices.
- Performs typical calculations such as equipment and conductor sizing, voltage drop, conduit and cable tray fill, AC loading and battery sizing
- Generating engineering fee estimates
- Providing field support during construction and commissioning
- Mentors and teaches less experienced engineers and design staff
- Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings and or site visits
Detailed design of protection and control systems for high voltage substations including creating or modifying:
Required skills, education, and experience:
- BSEE from an ABET accredited University
- 5+ years of protection and control design experience
- Experience working directly with clients, supporting marketing proposals/efforts preferred
- Experience managing a design budget and schedule preferred
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to work legally in the United States for any length of time
- PE license required, ability to obtain PE required within 6 mos. of hire