Lead team in projects from start to finish including preparation of drawings, calculations, engineering studies, relay settings, equipment specifications, and construction specifications with team members and assist in scheduling and budgeting requirements for projects jointly with Project Managers. Prepare accurate proposals to our clients, in a timely manner; ensure pricing is accurate and maintain established margins, reviewing any risks with Division Director; present proposal to Client when required.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Boerne, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Website
https://poweredbysenergy.com/
Description
SEnergy is seeking a highly skilled Protection & Controls Engineer with the ability to lead and mentor a team.to develop, review, and implement protective relay settings for transmission and distribution substations.
The ideal candidate will have strong power system analysis and a deep understanding of relay protection philosophies. Minimum 8 years of direct Protection & Controls design and settings experience in the power industry is required.
The position is located at our Boerne office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage, coach, train and develop team members, including providing conflict resolution, for the entire divisional team to meet the specific Client outcomes required
Represent SEnergy and Client when meeting with other stakeholders including property owners, other engineering firms or construction services
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
Prepare accurate proposals to our clients, in a timely manner; ensure pricing is accurate and maintain established margins, reviewing any risks with Division Director; present proposal to Client when required
Lead team in projects from start to finish including preparation of drawings, calculations, engineering studies, relay settings, equipment specifications, and construction specifications with team members and assist in scheduling and budgeting requirements for projects jointly with Project Managers. Review, approve, and place seals on such documents for team. Prepare project close out documents.
Review, approve and place seal on such documents for team. Prepare project close out documents
Interpret codes and standards associated with project and ensure codes and standards are adhered to
Quality control of P&C deliverables, ensuring all documents, drawings or other associated items prepared by team are accurate and delivered on time.
Develop timeline, coordinate and assign tasks to staff and manage timeline until project completion while staying ahead and communicating any delays that are foreseeable to mitigate risks
Develop new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products
Serves as a technical specialist for the division on advanced concepts, principles, and methods of protection and control
Supervise (and perform as needed) protective relay analysis such as short-circuit modelling, protection coordination, PT and CT sizing determination, and arc flash studies
Supervise (and perform as needed) development of relay settings and setting reports for transmission, distribution, and generation substation equipment
Ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, and utility standards
Maintain accurate documentation of settings files, settings report, and coordination studies
Analyze system disturbances, review and validate protection performance
Provide remote and/or on-site support for relay testing & commissioning
Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or similar
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within United States (State of Texas preferred) and ability to obtain additional PE licenses if needed
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 8 years of direct Protection & Controls design and settings experience in the power industry
Experience with SEL, GE, Beckwith, and other protection and control devices
Additional years of experience in conceptual engineering and substation design is preferred
SKILLS:
Able to clearly articulate and communicate (verbal, writing) in English with global stakeholders
Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
Able to work independently as necessary, as well as accomplish common objectives in a team setting
Processes exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in ASPEN OneLiner, ETAP, and MathCAD
Strong understanding of transmission and substation protection schemes
Strong time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills
PHYSICAL:
This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms