Senior Protection and Controls Engineer
Location
Arizona
Posted
17 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Design and develop protection, control, and communication systems for high-voltage substations and transmission/distribution projects.
• Prepare engineering design packages, including one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials.
• Develop relay protection schemes and coordinate settings for various system configurations.
• Create and review logic diagrams, functional control drawings, and SCADA I/O lists.
• Perform calculations and studies to ensure system reliability, selectivity, and coordination.
• Coordinate with substation physical design, relay settings, telecommunications, and other project teams to ensure cohesive and accurate designs.
• Provide technical support during project construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting phases.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and company QA/QC processes.
• Participate in project meetings and site visits to gather field data and verify design implementation.
• Review vendor drawings and specifications for relays, RTUs, control panels, and related equipment.
• Support the development of cost estimates, project proposals, and schedules for protection and controls projects.
• Mentor junior engineers, technicians, and drafters, providing technical guidance and quality reviews.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Power Systems focus preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in protection and controls design for high-voltage substations or transmission/distribution systems (experience range can be adjusted to your needs)
- Strong understanding of protective relaying principles, control systems, and substation automation
- Experience developing one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and related documentation
- Proficiency with protective relay coordination and settings, SCADA systems, and communication protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus, etc.)
- Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE, NESC, NEMA, and ANSI
- Experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other electrical design tools
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or eligibility for future licensure preferred
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality results within schedule and budget constraints.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Remote work options
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