Substation Engineer

3 weeks ago

Lake Mary, United States CV Library Full time

Overview:

Substation Engineer - System Protection

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

 

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation Engineer – System Protection to join our team. The Substation System Protection Engineer serves as an engineer on electric substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. He/she will apply their engineering knowledge and experience to fulfill the principal duties and responsibilities listed below.  He/she should be familiar with protection scheme functionality and have the ability to develop relay settings.  He/she will also work with other internal and external project stakeholders to ensure project milestones and expectations of contracted services are met. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs all aspects of design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:

Development of

Protection and Control Specifications

Relay Settings

Event Analysis

Studies

Short Circuit

Relay Coordination

CT Saturation

Other power system studies

Perform QA/QC

One-Line Diagrams

Three-Line Diagrams

Current and Potential Schematics

Control Schematics

Alarm Schematics

Technical Support

Procurement

Construction (Testing and Commissioning)

Active Coordination

Ability to work seamlessly with and provide guidance to the P&C Design team in their development of the above-listed items

Ability to provide technical support to field personnel, responsible for applying and testing relay settings

Ability to coordinate efforts with all project team members by identifying coordination needs within specific disciplines (i.e., protection and control design engineers, transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, telecom engineers, etc.)

Support Consistency

Follow department processes and procedures

Continue strong customer service

Support Business

Provides transparent and honest feedback to the project team (i.e., external stakeholders, clients, etc.)

Helps develop approaches to accommodate unique client requests.

Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.

Other Expectations

Leverages experience by mentoring and training entry-level professionals, including top graduates entering the field of system protection.

Keenly focused on production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts.

Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.

Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances.

Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.

Serves as a technical specialist for system protection and communication and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams.

Remove any impediments that are obstructing the engineering team from achieving its goals.

Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.

Attending all client technical review meetings.

Act as project technical lead and QA/QC lead as needed.

Required Skills:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited program

EIT Certification

Required Experience:

Minimum of 4 years related work experience in the field of high voltage substation design, particularly relay settings for utility and/or renewable projects.

Proficient using ASPEN One Liner, ETAP, Power Factory, CYME Dist., or similar programs

Strong familiarity with NERC System Protection Coordination Requirements, including NERC PRC-019,  NERC PRC-024,  NERC PRC-025 and NERC PRC-027

Strong familiarity with the NEC and Electrical Safety Code

Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations

Experience:

Meet minimum qualification

Professional engineering license or ability to obtain one within 2 years of hire.

Proficient with wind and solar farm SCADA and network requirements and associated designs and programming

Arc Flash Studies

SCADA and Communications Specifications

I/O Mapping

Points Lists and Associated Mapping

Experience with proposal writing and project estimating.

Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes.

Knowledge of construction practices and constructability

Compensation Range Maximum:

USD $(phone number removed)/Yr.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood):

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future . With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

 

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our , guiding every decision we make. 

 

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. 

 

Join us in creating a better world.

 

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

 

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, , , , , , disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, , or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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