Electrical Engineer 3

Job Description
Under light supervision, creates basic to moderately complex designs of electric master system plans, power system, protection and generation models, facility power systems, sustainability/renewable energy systems, and other similar electrical systems. Performs studies of power systems and electrical calculations for electrical systems, lighting simulations, lighting layouts, communications, fire alarm, security and other similar calculations. Develops white papers and technical documentation to support the firm's technical knowledge Management (TKM). Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. Updates design requirements as necessary. Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.. Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals. Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff. Performs other duties as required. Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Reviews the work of more junior staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Technology or related discipline. 3 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Responsible for Substation engineering including detailed design for high voltage substation projects through 345kV including:
Protective relay schemes
Relay Schematics and wiring diagrams
Equipment specifications and selection
Hardware specifications and selection, including SCADA/RTU components
Knowledge of NESC & NEC
Substation grounding grid design & lightning protection
Skills and Abilities
Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Solid knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Profiles to avoid:
1. Only Relay/Protection & Controls engineers backgrounds.
2. Testing/maintenance and commission background
3. Testing/commissioning & relay programming which we do not get involved with on the current clients.
4. Mainly industrial controls experience
5. I & C experience or manufacturing backgrounds.
6. Mainly program or project management experience with little design experience mentioned.
7. If it's just relay settings, programming, electrical studies, etc. then we would pass. If there is mention of projects updating P&C substation equipment, then we can consider those resumes.
Ideal Specs:
Responsible for Substation Protection and Control engineering including detailed design for high voltage substation projects through 345kV including: • Protective relay schemes • Relay Schematics and wiring diagrams • Equipment specifications and selection • Hardware specifications and selection, including SCADA/RTU components • Knowledge of NESC & NEC
•Physical layout of substation equipment & structures
Location:
· Wadsworth, OH
· Columbus, OH
· Houston, TX
· Denver, CO
· Pittsburg, PA
· Fairfax, VA