Signal Energy LLC
Senior Engineer - Protection and Control - Applied High Voltage
Job Category:
Engineering Requisition Number:
SENIO002253
Location:
Remote
Description Applied High Voltage (AHV) delivers comprehensive power solutions through experienced professionals who tailor solutions to each client’s custom needs. We provide top-quality talent, personalized service, and quality Electrical Engineering and EPC projects.
Position Summary The role is an Electrical Engineer responsible for designing LV, HV, EHV electrical power systems with emphasis on substation engineering design for transmission and distribution systems. The Engineer leads a team of engineers and drafters for substation engineering design projects, including detailed electrical and physical design for high voltage substation projects.
Key Responsibilities
Practical knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction projects.
Coordinate project flow and issues among all engineering disciplines and project management.
Provide engineering support to project management, procurement, and construction at all stages.
Lead multi-discipline engineering team to execute engineering and design of substation/transmission projects efficiently.
Develop single-line switching and protection diagrams.
Create equipment specifications and support procurement of equipment, including working with vendors and reviewing vendor/contractor-proposed equipment.
Develop three-line and DC schematic diagrams.
Maintain bill of material.
Develop cable and conduit schedule, including sizing.
Conduct required calculations and create reports for AC and DC systems, including sizing DC battery, overvoltage protection and coordination, conduit fill, grounding, lightning protection, etc.
Develop control panel layouts and wiring diagrams; select protective devices and ratings.
Review and coordinate substation physical drawings and calculations, including general arrangements, clearances, details, conduit, grounding, lightning protection, etc.
Design underground MV and HV cabling systems, including cable ampacity, installation details, etc.
Coordinate design with clients, vendors, and subcontractors, including attending meetings.
Ensure all engineering documents and records are properly maintained.
Coordinate with purchasing and quality control personnel.
Coordinate and guide designers/drafters and detailed review/approval of electrical drawings.
Understand unique requirements and constraints of multiple project types, including engineering-only, EPC, utility, renewable, industrial, commercial, etc.
Required Qualifications
5+ Years’ experience in Design of Transmission Level Substations (13.8kV – 500 kV), including transmission line protection, substation protection and control systems, generator, transformer and bus protection schemes, development of station/substation single-line, protection, control and SCADA diagrams, equipment specifications, designs and layouts, capacitor banks and distribution feeder protection.
Demonstrated experience at all interfaces of transmission level projects.
Minimum 3 years of application experience with SEL, GE, etc. relays.
Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, NESC, OSHA, NERC, RUS, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and local and federal building codes.
Familiarity with, and review of, substation physical drawings and calculations.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineering license in one or more US states.
Experience with SEL, GE, etc. relay programming.
Experience with SCADA and low-voltage auxiliary systems.
Professional Registration
Professional Engineering license (one or more US states) preferable but not required.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering.
Educational courses in power systems analysis, electrical machinery, etc.
Knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE and other applicable codes and standards.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word – Intermediate
Microsoft Excel – Intermediate
AutoCAD (2015 or later) – Intermediate
Microsoft Outlook – Intermediate
Travel Requirements
Project Engineers’ travel level is typically 10%.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer Applied High Voltage is an equal opportunity employer and uses E-Verify. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and 401K.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Engineering Requisition Number:
SENIO002253
Location:
Remote
Description Applied High Voltage (AHV) delivers comprehensive power solutions through experienced professionals who tailor solutions to each client’s custom needs. We provide top-quality talent, personalized service, and quality Electrical Engineering and EPC projects.
Position Summary The role is an Electrical Engineer responsible for designing LV, HV, EHV electrical power systems with emphasis on substation engineering design for transmission and distribution systems. The Engineer leads a team of engineers and drafters for substation engineering design projects, including detailed electrical and physical design for high voltage substation projects.
Key Responsibilities
Practical knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction projects.
Coordinate project flow and issues among all engineering disciplines and project management.
Provide engineering support to project management, procurement, and construction at all stages.
Lead multi-discipline engineering team to execute engineering and design of substation/transmission projects efficiently.
Develop single-line switching and protection diagrams.
Create equipment specifications and support procurement of equipment, including working with vendors and reviewing vendor/contractor-proposed equipment.
Develop three-line and DC schematic diagrams.
Maintain bill of material.
Develop cable and conduit schedule, including sizing.
Conduct required calculations and create reports for AC and DC systems, including sizing DC battery, overvoltage protection and coordination, conduit fill, grounding, lightning protection, etc.
Develop control panel layouts and wiring diagrams; select protective devices and ratings.
Review and coordinate substation physical drawings and calculations, including general arrangements, clearances, details, conduit, grounding, lightning protection, etc.
Design underground MV and HV cabling systems, including cable ampacity, installation details, etc.
Coordinate design with clients, vendors, and subcontractors, including attending meetings.
Ensure all engineering documents and records are properly maintained.
Coordinate with purchasing and quality control personnel.
Coordinate and guide designers/drafters and detailed review/approval of electrical drawings.
Understand unique requirements and constraints of multiple project types, including engineering-only, EPC, utility, renewable, industrial, commercial, etc.
Required Qualifications
5+ Years’ experience in Design of Transmission Level Substations (13.8kV – 500 kV), including transmission line protection, substation protection and control systems, generator, transformer and bus protection schemes, development of station/substation single-line, protection, control and SCADA diagrams, equipment specifications, designs and layouts, capacitor banks and distribution feeder protection.
Demonstrated experience at all interfaces of transmission level projects.
Minimum 3 years of application experience with SEL, GE, etc. relays.
Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, NESC, OSHA, NERC, RUS, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and local and federal building codes.
Familiarity with, and review of, substation physical drawings and calculations.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineering license in one or more US states.
Experience with SEL, GE, etc. relay programming.
Experience with SCADA and low-voltage auxiliary systems.
Professional Registration
Professional Engineering license (one or more US states) preferable but not required.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering.
Educational courses in power systems analysis, electrical machinery, etc.
Knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE and other applicable codes and standards.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word – Intermediate
Microsoft Excel – Intermediate
AutoCAD (2015 or later) – Intermediate
Microsoft Outlook – Intermediate
Travel Requirements
Project Engineers’ travel level is typically 10%.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer Applied High Voltage is an equal opportunity employer and uses E-Verify. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and 401K.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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