Substation Protection & Controls Engineer

United States·LombardFull Timemid

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Seasoned Substation Protection & Controls Engineer with 5-10 years of experience in protective relaying, SCADA, and communications for high voltage substations. Knowledge of microprocessor relays and capable of preparing schematic diagrams. This individual interfaces with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within the Valdes A&E organization. May visit job site as required for exchange of information.

Solid Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with the capability and the initiative to perform the following tasks while supervising and mentoring junior staff members: assist staff with ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget

Ability to prepare design packages consisting of control panel drawings, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials

Maintain positive business relationships with key clients’ contacts throughout the project lifecycle

Coordinate engineering details/drafting with multiple department designers to develop project drawings

On-site communication with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers

Design of protective relaying schemes for high voltage substations

AC and DC load calculations

Knowledge of microprocessor relays

Development of wiring diagrams and schematic drawings

Cable routing design

Utility interface design

Schematic diagram design

Relay selection, control panel drawings, and specifications

Bills of materials

Panel front view and wiring diagrams

SCADA overview development

Control building and panel hardware specifications

Development of sequence of operation and functional description documents

Ability to communicate complicated issues in a simple manner

Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledgeable in SKM electrical modeling software

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

3+ years of experience working in substation design

Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills

Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

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Where is the job

Lombard, United States

Hybrid, some on-site time required

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About this job

Pay per year: $100,000–$165,000 a year; 95% above the $68,076 median for Other jobs on Jobera (138,142 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 445 days ago
Employer: has 46 open jobs on Jobera.