Senior Protection and Control Engineer

2 weeks ago


Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States Westwood Professional Services Full time

Position Overview:

Senior Protection and Control Engineer

Company: Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is in search of a Senior Protection and Control Engineer to contribute to our innovative projects. This role focuses on the engineering aspects of electric substation design, particularly for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnections. The successful candidate will utilize industry standards such as IEEE, NESC, and NEC to guide their engineering designs and will be responsible for generating essential documentation including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, specifications, and I/O mapping. Familiarity with protection scheme functionality is crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute comprehensive design tasks for high voltage (4kV to 230kV) and extra high voltage (above 230kV) substation projects, which encompass:
    - One-line diagrams
    - Three-line diagrams
    - Potential and current schematics
    - Control schematics
    - Alarm schematics
    - Communications schematics
    - Wiring diagrams
    - Protection and control specifications
    - I/O mapping
    - Design calculation documentation
    - Construction documentation (Sequence and RFP)
    - Technical support
    - Coordination of procurement and construction efforts
    - Collaborate effectively with P&C Designers to develop schematics and wiring diagrams
    - Coordinate with various project team members, ensuring seamless integration with transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, and telecom engineers.
  • Additional Expectations:
    - Mentor and train junior professionals, including new graduates entering the field of system protection.
    - Maintain a strong focus on producing high-quality work and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
    - Thrive in a dynamic environment managing multiple projects.
    - Identify and communicate key client interests and drivers to project teams, developing strategies to address these concerns.
    - Serve as a technical expert in system protection and communication, providing guidance to project teams.
    - Advise management on optimizing team effectiveness and efficiency.
    - Participate in client technical review meetings.
    - Assume the role of project technical lead and QA/QC lead as necessary.

Compensation: $120,000-$145,000+ (based on experience)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in high voltage substation design, specifically in protection and control.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD or Bentley Microstation.
  • Strong understanding of the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code.
  • Good knowledge of industry trends and technologies related to substations.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc.:

At Westwood, we are dedicated to enhancing the world through our work. We focus on transforming the energy grid, designing resilient infrastructure, and developing thriving communities for today and future generations. With over 50 years of experience, we are committed to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and growth, fostering a team-oriented environment that yields exceptional results. We adapt our technical capabilities and geographic reach to align with our clients' visions, ensuring their success through impactful solutions. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are core to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply committed to the communities we serve, enriching lives through our projects and initiatives. Our success is measured not just by project completion, but by the positive impact we have on the communities we touch.



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