Protection And Controls Engineer

Protection & Control Engineer (P.E.)

Summary:

This position is essential to our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality engineering solutions for electric utility transmission and distribution systems, with voltage levels from 5 kV to 765 kV. The successful candidate will be responsible for project engineering and design of substation projects from planning stages through detailed design and construction.

Responsibilities:

+ Detailed design of substation and/or protection & control projects

+ Preparation, development, and modification of one and three-line diagrams, protective relaying & control schematic/elementary drawings, AC & DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel front views, equipment layout/sections, cable & conduit schedules, SCADA, and bills of material according to applicable Utility Client Procedures

+ Prepare calculations for studies and reports (AC & DC system sizing, conduit fill, voltage drop, CT saturation, Arc Flash, etc.)

+ Prepare equipment specifications for procurement

+ Perform quality assurance reviews of substation project documentation

+ Adhere to all Utility Client Procedures, including CAD and documentation formatting

+ Oversight of the project execution team, including junior engineers, designers, and drafters

+ Communicate effectively and professionally with project teams, customer representatives, and other stakeholders.

+ Ensure timely project delivery within budget and with high quality

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

+ Professional Engineering (PE) License

+ Minimum of 6 years of experience in utility substation and protection & controls design

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Experience developing relay settings a plus

+ Experience with ETAP, ASPEN, or PSEE a plus

+ Able to be a part of a culture of teamwork, innovation, and engineering excellence.

+ Able to be a part of a culture values employees' professional growth and development.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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