Advantage Technical
Electrical Engineer - Protection & Relaying
Advantage Technical, Canton, Massachusetts, us, 02021
Electrical Engineer - Protection and RelayingPosition Type:
Direct HirePosition Salary:
Open to Market (Depending on Experience)Position Location:
Canton, MAResponsibilities:Responsible for the relay protection and control engineering including detailed design for high voltage substation and transmission, development and implementation of a project starting from the basic concept and carrying through to the completion and performs these assignments under general direction.Depending upon complexity of the project, the candidate may provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric substation projects - including the development of:one- & three-line diagrams; schematics and wiring diagramsrelay settings and calculationscontrol and relaying panel layouts and specificationscontrol and relaying panel and equipment wiring diagramsSCADA system and communications interfaces including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDsauxiliary system design including batteries and chargers, AC & DC load centers, conduit and cable sizing, backup generator sizing (UPS).Develop sketch drawings showing basic equipment conceptual design layout for inclusion in Marketing Department’s overall cost proposal to customer.Participate in meetings with customer to discuss technical issues relating to a particular project and to gather specific information needed to complete equipment design.Review and ensure equipment design meets customer specifications.Create & maintain project schedule relating to drawing submittal requirements per customer needs.Create detailed job specific CAD drawings, both mechanical and electrical in nature, for submittal to customer.Review project specific drawings with Manager of Engineering prior to sending to customer for approval.Review and update drawings per customer comments.Participate in customer design review meetings as required.Prepare and issue to Purchasing Department a complete engineering bill of material for project.Prepare and issue to Production Department a complete engineering drawing package for manufacture and provide assistance during factory assembly of project specific equipment.Provide assistance to Quality Assurance Department during factory testing commissioning and functional testing specifications, resolve any technical problems / issues which may have been discovered.Communication with customer to discuss technical issues relating to project during design and thru to installation of equipment.Issue final “As Built” project specific drawings to customer after factory testing.Develop relay protection, control schemes & circuits for the proper function and operation of high voltage circuit breakers and associated equipment.Requirements:Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; Higher Education is a plus5+ year’s experience as an electrical engineer in projects which included the design of electrical relay protection and control schemes.Proficient knowledge of electrical theory and electrical control system design.PLC programming and manufacture experience is a plus.Complete understanding and training using CAD software design. Knowledge of AutoCad Electrical software preferred.Trained in use of commercial software programs (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).Thorough knowledge and understanding of published industry standards relating to the design of control schemes for the proper operation of high voltage circuit breakers and associated equipment.Understanding of engineering disciplines which include electrical and power distribution systems.Assign work to engineering drafter or designer to assist in completion of project requirements.Supervises and checks supplementary designs & details prepared by others.Benefits:Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)401K + MatchingPTOBonus
Direct HirePosition Salary:
Open to Market (Depending on Experience)Position Location:
Canton, MAResponsibilities:Responsible for the relay protection and control engineering including detailed design for high voltage substation and transmission, development and implementation of a project starting from the basic concept and carrying through to the completion and performs these assignments under general direction.Depending upon complexity of the project, the candidate may provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric substation projects - including the development of:one- & three-line diagrams; schematics and wiring diagramsrelay settings and calculationscontrol and relaying panel layouts and specificationscontrol and relaying panel and equipment wiring diagramsSCADA system and communications interfaces including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDsauxiliary system design including batteries and chargers, AC & DC load centers, conduit and cable sizing, backup generator sizing (UPS).Develop sketch drawings showing basic equipment conceptual design layout for inclusion in Marketing Department’s overall cost proposal to customer.Participate in meetings with customer to discuss technical issues relating to a particular project and to gather specific information needed to complete equipment design.Review and ensure equipment design meets customer specifications.Create & maintain project schedule relating to drawing submittal requirements per customer needs.Create detailed job specific CAD drawings, both mechanical and electrical in nature, for submittal to customer.Review project specific drawings with Manager of Engineering prior to sending to customer for approval.Review and update drawings per customer comments.Participate in customer design review meetings as required.Prepare and issue to Purchasing Department a complete engineering bill of material for project.Prepare and issue to Production Department a complete engineering drawing package for manufacture and provide assistance during factory assembly of project specific equipment.Provide assistance to Quality Assurance Department during factory testing commissioning and functional testing specifications, resolve any technical problems / issues which may have been discovered.Communication with customer to discuss technical issues relating to project during design and thru to installation of equipment.Issue final “As Built” project specific drawings to customer after factory testing.Develop relay protection, control schemes & circuits for the proper function and operation of high voltage circuit breakers and associated equipment.Requirements:Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; Higher Education is a plus5+ year’s experience as an electrical engineer in projects which included the design of electrical relay protection and control schemes.Proficient knowledge of electrical theory and electrical control system design.PLC programming and manufacture experience is a plus.Complete understanding and training using CAD software design. Knowledge of AutoCad Electrical software preferred.Trained in use of commercial software programs (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).Thorough knowledge and understanding of published industry standards relating to the design of control schemes for the proper operation of high voltage circuit breakers and associated equipment.Understanding of engineering disciplines which include electrical and power distribution systems.Assign work to engineering drafter or designer to assist in completion of project requirements.Supervises and checks supplementary designs & details prepared by others.Benefits:Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)401K + MatchingPTOBonus