Mid-Principal Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer

Enercon Services Inc
Spring, TX, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$93,100.0 - $170,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Computer-Aided Design Microsoft Windows AutoCAD Microsoft Outlook Control Panels Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) MicroStation Office Suite Microsoft PowerPoint GXP

Job description

Imagine a day where you’re designing the backbone of the power grid-drafting substation layouts, running protection and grounding analyses, and fine-tuning relay settings that keep energy flowing safely. You collaborate with engineers across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and see your designs come to life in the field. Every detail you contribute will help power entire communities-safely, reliably, and sustainably. * Substation Design & Drafting: Develop electric substation drawings, including single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and control building layouts. Work closely with the Civil Engineering department to develop substation foundation and structure drawings

  • Engineering Analysis & Calculations: Perform substation design calculations and analysis such as ground grid analysis and design, lightning protection, voltage drop, and conduit fill. Perform analysis for protective relaying settings (e.g. short circuit, coordination and protection) and PT and CT sizing determinations (e.g. CT saturation, PT and CT ratio)
  • Protection & Control: Develop relay settings for various protective features with the aide of other departments and external vendor relay application engineers
  • Technical Documentation & Specifications: Develop technical equipment and construction specifications and work scopes
  • Collaboration & Quality Assurance: Work closely with peers to ensure accurate and on-time delivery of electrical design that meets client and industry standards, specifications, and good engineering practices
  • Field Support: Providing on-site technical support for select ENERCON clients during construction and commissioning as required #LI-MB1, The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity. Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Do you have a valid Professional Engineer license?, Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering?, * Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university *

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in Substation engineering, with a primary focus on executing protection and control projects *

  • Non-senior roles will be considered with 3+ years of experience
  • Familiarity with relay protection schemes and relay logic
  • Basic understanding of SCADA design
  • Experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD
  • Strong familiarity with NESC, IEEE, and other applicable codes and standards
  • Willingness to enter energized electric substations with proper training and PPE
  • Must be self-driven in time management to meet deadlines and provide accurate deliverables, with the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Must be proficient with typical office software including Microsoft Windows and Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Willingness to travel for client site visits and project meetings

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

  • Experience working in electric utility industry, preferably in fast-paced consulting environment
  • 500kV substation engineering experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license, with active NCEES record for reciprocity
  • Field testing/commissioning experience

Benefits & conditions

Due to continued growth, our Power Delivery group is seeking a Substation Engineer - Protection and Controls in one of the following office locations

About the company

Our Substation Group is at the forefront of the energy transition, tackling real-world challenges as the grid evolves. With the rapid growth of smart home technology, electric vehicles, battery energy storage, and renewable energy sources, we’re facing a new era of power systems-one defined by multi-directional power flows, advanced data acquisition, and dynamic load management. Join us as we help redefine how energy is delivered, managed, and sustained for generations to come., ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

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