Project Engineer - SCADA and Automation - Applied High Voltage
Project Engineer - SCADA and Automation - Applied High Voltage
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Job Description
Applied High Voltage (AHV) provides comprehensive power solutions through experienced hands-on professionals who make itour business to understand your objectives. Without the overhead and reporting structure of larger less specialized firms we are flexible and ideally suited to meet each clients custom needs. AHV delivers top-notch talent personalized service and quality Electrical Engineering and EPC projects.
We are seeking a Project Engineer - SCADA.
Position Summary:
The position assumes the responsibilities of an electrical engineer performing design of LV HV EHV electrical power systems with emphasis on SCADA and automation device design and programming for electrical power substations of transmission and distribution systems. Responsible to lead a team of engineers and drafters for substation SCADA projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:
- Practical knowledge and understanding of Engineering/Procurement/Construction types of projects.
- Coordinating project flow and issues between all engineering discipline and project management.
- Providing engineering support to project management procurement and construction on all stages of projects.
- Coordinate and lead multi-disciplines engineering team to efficiently execute engineering and design of substation/transmission projects.
- Creating equipment specifications and supporting procurement of equipment including working with vendors and review of the vendor/contractor-proposed equipment.
- Create modify and issue designs for project data systems including:
- Communications I/O and Logic Diagrams.
- Data Point Lists.
- Bill of Materials.
- Write programs configurations and settings for components of the project data system including:
- Data gatherers.
- Protective relays meters PLCs RTUs Annunciators DFRs and other IEDs.
- PC and other network adapters switches routers and other networking equipment.
- Complete on-site testing and check-out of component programming and data cabling
- Coordinate design with clients vendors and subcontractors including attendance at meetings.
- Assure that all engineering documents and records are properly maintained.
- Coordinate with purchasing and quality control personnel.
- Coordination/guidance of designers/drafters and detailed review/approval of electrical drawings.
- Understanding unique requirements and constraints of multiple types of projects including engineering-only EPC utility renewable industrial commercial etc.
Supervision:
- N/A
Professional Registration:
- Professional Engineering license (one or more US states) preferable but not required.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering.
- Educational courses in power systems analysis electrical machinery etc.
- Knowledge of NEC ANSI NEMA IEEE and other applicable codes and standards.
Experience & Training Requirements:
- 5 Years Experience in Design of Transmission Level Substations (34.5 500 kV) including:
- Transmission Line Protection
- Substation Protection and Control Systems
- Generator Transformer and Bus Protection Schemes
- Development of station/substation single-line protection control and SCADA diagrams including utility and ISO interconnection and operational requirements
- Equipment specifications designs and layouts including major equipment and protection control SCADA and low-voltage auxiliary systems
- Capacitor Banks and Distribution Feeder Protection
- Demonstrated experience at all interfaces of transmission level projects
- Minimum of 3 years of application experience with SEL GE etc. relays.
- Codes and Standards: NEC NFPA NESC OSHA NERC RUS IEEE ANSI IEC Local and Federal Building Codes
- Familiarity with and review of substation physical drawings and calculations including general arrangements clearances details conduit grounding lightning protection etc.
- Highly motivated and able to execute tasks from a lead role.
- Good written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to work well with others in a team settings.
- Skilled in engineering theories and principles.
- Skilled in practice of researching engineering and design issues evaluating alternatives making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
- Skilled in problem solving in time-sensitive situations
Computer Skills:
- Demonstrated experience in the following software programs:
- Microsoft Word Intermediate
- Microsoft Excel Intermediate
- AutoCAD (2015 or later) Intermediate
- Microsoft Outlook Intermediate
Travel Requirements:
- Project Engineers travel level is typically 10%.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs.
Applied High Voltage is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation benefits and 401K.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
