Senior Substation Protection and Control Engineer

4 days ago


Rochester, New York, United States LaBella Associates Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Protection and Control Systems Design Engineer to join our team at LaBella Associates. As a key member of our electrical engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing protection and control systems for commercial, industrial, and utility power systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop protection and control systems for substations, including one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay panel arrangements.
  • Develop technical specifications for major equipment, including power transformers, power circuit breakers, and control house.
  • Coordinate with SCADA engineers, substation physical engineers, and control design staff to ensure system integration of protection, control, and monitoring systems.
  • Perform basic calculations, such as voltage drop, CT burden and saturation, lighting, and short circuit.
  • Apply field mark-ups of project as-built drawings.
  • Assist project managers in developing scope of work and conceptual design for projects.
  • Communicate and coordinate project activities with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members.
  • Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of one's work.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
  • 5 or more years of experience in protection and control system design, cost estimating, and bid document preparation for medium voltage electrical power projects.
  • PE license from a US State (NC and NY) is preferred.
  • Successful track record designing Protection and Control Systems.
  • Knowledge of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), NERC, NEC, NESC, NEMA, and ANSI standards used in designing substation is critical.
  • Experience with telecommunications, protective relaying, and automation (SCADA) is required.
  • Desired knowledge in low voltage coordination and arc flash studies.
  • Familiarity with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, General Electric, and Basler equipment.
  • Periodic travel, ability to visit project sites.
  • Desired software knowledge in:
  • ASPEN or similar
  • Doble
  • AutoCAD
  • SKM
  • ETAP

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary range: $90,000 - $117,000 per year
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Health/Dental Insurance
  • 401k Plan with Employer Match
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • Leadership Development Program
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Team Building Events
  • Community Service Events


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