What are the responsibilities and job description for the Protection & Controls Engineer (PE) position at SEnergy?
SEnergy is seeking an analytical, self-starter with proven success in protection and controls electrical engineering. This position designs, develops, implements, and coordinates Protection & Controls projects for the Substation division. The successful candidate will have 8 or more years of successful experience in Electrical Engineering in substation protections and controls for the power industry.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop substation relaying & metering diagrams (i.e. A.C. schematic diagrams), and D.C. Schematic diagrams.
- Prepare specification & Bill of Material for Protection/Control/Metering/RTU/ Communication Panels.
- Develop the Schematic Diagram for SCADA and Communications interfaces including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs.
- Develop protection and control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
- Ensure the engineering deliverables meet the schedule and scope requirements of the contract and communicate with the project manager any risks in the engineering design project.
- Capacity to serve as the customer’s point of contact to manage all technical topics, including technical construction and procurement topics.
- Awareness of Electrical Codes & Standards; IEC, NEC, IEEE, UL for electrical components.
- Review vendor documentation, as necessary.
- Practical site exposure on Erection and Commissioning of all electrical installation works will be added advantage.
- Conducting arc-flash hazard calculations to determine arc-flash boundaries and required PPE; provide recommendations to reduce incident energy levels.
- Provide specialized technical input to studies and design for staff’s specific area of expertise, technical expertise for studies and design efforts and presents complex technical solutions to clients.
- Perform quality control reviews of work developed by other team members.
- Participate in development of technical proposals, providing estimates for the engineering budget.
- Ability to clearly articulate and communicate (verbal, writing) in English language with global stakeholders.
- Maintain & continuously adopt new technical skills and knowledge, with the evolving product lifecycle and subsequent requirements.
- Work independently as necessary, as well as accomplish common objectives in a team setting.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program;
- PE Certification and 8 years’ experience in Protections & Controls for the Energy industry
- Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Skills
- Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills, exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in project management, spreadsheet and word processing applications. Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking.
Physical
- This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms.
Benefits Package:
- 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent
- 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
- Employer paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Dental, Vision, Life and Supplemental offered
- Paid Holidays
- Starting at 3 week PTO with rollover
- $1,000 Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account
- Annual Profit Sharing Bonus based on Performance.
Salary : $1,000
