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Job Title: Senior Protection & Control Engineer Location: Austin, TX Job Type: Hybrid Requisition ID: 11166
We are seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Protection and Control Engineer with a strong background in high voltage substation design. Technical responsibilities will include the design of any/all the following high voltage substation protection schemes up to 500kV:
• Computer modeling/analysis of electrical systems • Preparation of specifications for equipment and systems • Report preparation • Applying codes and standards • Performing and reviewing design calculations
Position will be responsible for leading design efforts and performing design duties with minimal supervision on multiple projects. Must be able to determine client requirements and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas as necessary, coordinate with other disciplines as needed, manage a design budget and schedule, and be able to demonstrate proficiency in these areas.
What You Will Be Doing
Detailed design of protection and control systems for high voltage substations including creating or modifying:
• Single-line and three-line diagrams • AC and DC schematics • Wiring Diagrams • Cable and Conduit schedules • Detailed bills of materials, bid units, and material counts • Control building and relay panel layouts • SCADA RTUs and communications systems design • Electrical system studies and analysis software (ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSSE, PSLF) experience preferred but not required • Load Flow, Short Circuit, and Arc flash analyses experience preferred but not required • Coordination with other disciplines as needed • Performing site visits for data gathering and asbuilts • Writing material procurement and construction specifications & evaluating contractor bids • Protective relay coordination and settings experience preferred • Factory Acceptance Witness testing and Reviewing shop drawings for Spec/Design conformance • Reviews client equipment and design specs and confirms conformance with industry standards and best practices • Performs typical calculations such as equipment and conductor sizing, voltage drop, conduit and cable tray fill, AC loading, and battery sizing • Generating engineering fee estimates • Providing field support during construction and commissioning • Mentors and teaches less experienced engineers and design staff • Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings and/or site visits
Required Qualifications
• BSEE from an ABET accredited University • 10 years of protection and control design experience • Experience working directly with clients supporting marketing proposal efforts preferred • Experience managing a design budget and schedule preferred • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills • Must be able to work legally in the United States for any length of time • PE license required, ability to obtain TX PE required within 6 mos. of hire
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While some members choose to work out of their local office on a full-time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or at home. Eligible roles can also offer a compressed workweek schedule. Members who participate will be assigned a 980 work schedule, meaning every other Friday off.
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• Member-Owned: Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward. • Work-Life Balance: We realize theres more to life than just work. • Paid Time Away: Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave. • Health Portfolio: We provide a comprehensive portfolio of health services, including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources. • Financial Health: We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits. • Professional Growth: When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more. • Financial Rewards: We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.
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