Senior Engineer

The salary range for this position is dependent on experience level ranging from $83,808 to $104,756.This highly skilled individual will be responsible for supervising/performing work in energized substations while maintaining the reliability of the protective control systems. They will work with other professionals and technicians in a team environment on a variety of engineering projects, with a focus on substation and protection and automation. Typical scope includes commissioning new protective systems, drawing creation of substation integration and automation, substation control systems and modern microprocessor-based equipment. The day-to-day activities have a wide degree of variety involving multiple projects moving simultaneously.Responsibilities Include:Project detailed engineering, designs and calculations using standard methodology & principles including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, engineering design, construction, and closeout.Review and update electrical drawings, to include single-lines, three-lines, AC wiring, DC schematics and logic for new and existing Substation Projects.Develop & specify equipment, assemble documents & other requirements for assignments of projects using depth & breadth of expertise in own discipline.Final documentation per substation project to include electrical as-built drawings.Work with operations staff to provide technical support for substation projects.Perform administrative functions such as technical writing, providing job status reports, requesting quotations, and ordering materials.NERC compliance which includes assisting with defining company programs to be compliant with the applicable various NERC standards as well as applicable company, local, state, and national codes.Travel to substation project sites within the northeast.Required Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equal.Greater than 5 years’ experience in electrical substations, transmission systems, distribution systems operations up to 345kV, or protection and control design and construction.Familiarity with Brownfield electromechanical relay substation.Knowledge of various industry standards such as OSHA, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, NETA, and NERC.Advanced theoretical understanding of electrical power systems which includes knowledge of fault calculations (short-circuit), symmetrical components, protective coordination, and the use of fault analysis software to perform system modeling, short-circuit studies and arc flash hazard analysis studies (AFHA).Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management, and reporting systems. Must be able to use computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations.Must work well under pressure from job demands, multi-tasking ability essential.Ability to collaborate across departments.Work independently although supervision might be required.Preference may be given to candidates with the following:FE Certification and/or Professional Engineer Certification (PE).Strong understanding of communication and SCADA protocols.Experience with AutoCAD.Experience with relay/logic testing and field commissioning.Experience with relay test sets (specifically the Manta MTS-5100 Test Set).Experience with RTU’s.Familiar with NERC Reliability Standards, like the PRC’s.Experience with software such as ArcPro, ASPEN Relay Database and SEL ASELerator.

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