Amped I LLC
Protection & Controls Substation Engineer III
Amped I LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Summary
The Protection & Controls Substation Engineer III role is a mid‑level, full‑time, permanent position that is fully‑remote. You will work alongside experienced electrical engineers, guide entry‑level engineers, and design protection and control systems for substations. This position is an excellent launchpad for a long‑term career as a Licensed Professional Engineer on the transmission side of the power industry. Duties / Responsibilities
Create/modify design documents and drawings, including electric substation one‑lines, three‑lines, control schematics, and wiring diagrams. Design auxiliary AC and DC power systems. Develop SCADA system and communications interfaces. Work with project teams to develop system integration of protection, control, automation, and monitoring systems. Perform basic engineering calculations such as relay burden, voltage drop, short circuit calculations, battery sizing, auxiliary AC and DC load tabulations, and other calculations as needed. Perform relay coordination studies and prepare relay settings. Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with Project Managers, clients, other engineers, designers, and drafters as needed. Coordinate and deliver materials to project sites. Perform site walk‑downs independently to scope project requirements. Assist in creating project cost estimates that include all planning, engineering/design, construction, and testing costs for substation protection and control upgrade projects. Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an ABET‑accredited university in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 3 years of experience in relay protection and control design of high voltage 15‑500 kV substations. EIT designation required. Strong understanding of a substation project lifecycle at the utility level. Excellent technical communication and detail‑oriented work practices. Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $100,000 – $115,000. Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans, with telemedicine access. Retirement: 401(k) with company match. Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation days, sick leave, and personal time off. Paid Company Holidays and one floating holiday. Family Support: Paid leave policies for maternity, paternity, adoption, and foster care placement. Life and Disability Insurance: Basic and supplemental life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. Flexible Scheduling: Remote/hybrid work options and flexible work hours. EEO Statement
Our company embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
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The Protection & Controls Substation Engineer III role is a mid‑level, full‑time, permanent position that is fully‑remote. You will work alongside experienced electrical engineers, guide entry‑level engineers, and design protection and control systems for substations. This position is an excellent launchpad for a long‑term career as a Licensed Professional Engineer on the transmission side of the power industry. Duties / Responsibilities
Create/modify design documents and drawings, including electric substation one‑lines, three‑lines, control schematics, and wiring diagrams. Design auxiliary AC and DC power systems. Develop SCADA system and communications interfaces. Work with project teams to develop system integration of protection, control, automation, and monitoring systems. Perform basic engineering calculations such as relay burden, voltage drop, short circuit calculations, battery sizing, auxiliary AC and DC load tabulations, and other calculations as needed. Perform relay coordination studies and prepare relay settings. Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with Project Managers, clients, other engineers, designers, and drafters as needed. Coordinate and deliver materials to project sites. Perform site walk‑downs independently to scope project requirements. Assist in creating project cost estimates that include all planning, engineering/design, construction, and testing costs for substation protection and control upgrade projects. Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an ABET‑accredited university in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 3 years of experience in relay protection and control design of high voltage 15‑500 kV substations. EIT designation required. Strong understanding of a substation project lifecycle at the utility level. Excellent technical communication and detail‑oriented work practices. Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $100,000 – $115,000. Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans, with telemedicine access. Retirement: 401(k) with company match. Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation days, sick leave, and personal time off. Paid Company Holidays and one floating holiday. Family Support: Paid leave policies for maternity, paternity, adoption, and foster care placement. Life and Disability Insurance: Basic and supplemental life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. Flexible Scheduling: Remote/hybrid work options and flexible work hours. EEO Statement
Our company embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
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