Protection & Controls Manager

SEnergy

Job Location:

Boerne, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SEnergy is seeking a highly skilled Protection & Controls Engineer with the ability to lead and mentor a develop review and implement protective relay settings for transmission and distribution substations.

The ideal candidate will have strong power system analysis and a deep understanding of relay protection philosophies. Minimum 8 years of direct Protection & Controls design and settings experience in the power industry is required.

The position is located at our Boerne office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage coach train and develop team members including providing conflict resolution for the entire divisional team to meet the specific Client outcomes required
Represent SEnergy and Client when meeting with other stakeholders including property owners other engineering firms or construction services
Develop substation one-lines three-lines relaying & metering schematics
Develop the Schematic Diagram for SCADA and Communications interfaces including RTUs HMIs and IEDs
Develop protection and control panel layouts wiring diagrams and cable schedules
Prepare accurate proposals to our clients in a timely manner; ensure pricing is accurate and maintain established margins reviewing any risks with Division Director; present proposal to Client when required
Lead team in projects from start to finish including preparation of drawings calculations engineering studies relay settings equipment specifications and construction specifications with team members and assist in scheduling and budgeting requirements for projects jointly with Project Managers. Review approve and place seals on such documents for team. Prepare project close out documents.
Review approve and place seal on such documents for team. Prepare project close out documents
Interpret codes and standards associated with project and ensure codes and standards are adhered to
Quality control of P&C deliverables ensuring all documents drawings or other associated items prepared by team are accurate and delivered on time.
Develop timeline coordinate and assign tasks to staff and manage timeline until project completion while staying ahead and communicating any delays that are foreseeable to mitigate risks
Develop new techniques and/or improved processes materials or products
Serves as a technical specialist for the division on advanced concepts principles and methods of protection and control
Supervise (and perform as needed) protective relay analysis such as short-circuit modelling protection coordination PT and CT sizing determination and arc flash studies
Supervise (and perform as needed) development of relay settings and setting reports for transmission distribution and generation substation equipment
Ensure compliance with NERC IEEE and utility standards
Maintain accurate documentation of settings files settings report and coordination studies
Analyze system disturbances review and validate protection performance
Provide remote and/or on-site support for relay testing & commissioning
Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or similar
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within United States (State of Texas preferred) and ability to obtain additional PE licenses if needed

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 8 years of direct Protection & Controls design and settings experience in the power industry
Experience with SEL GE Beckwith and other protection and control devices
Additional years of experience in conceptual engineering and substation design is preferred

SKILLS:

Able to clearly articulate and communicate (verbal writing) in English with global stakeholders
Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
Able to work independently as necessary as well as accomplish common objectives in a team setting
Processes exceptional computer skills with emphasis in ASPEN OneLiner ETAP and MathCAD
Strong understanding of transmission and substation protection schemes
Strong time management organization and multi-tasking skills

PHYSICAL:

This position requires the ability to listen and hear good eyesight sitting standing walking and use of hands and arms

Required Experience:

Manager

Manage coach train and develop team members including providing conflict resolution for the entire divisional team to meet the specific Client outcomes required
Represent SEnergy and Client when meeting with other stakeholders including property owners other engineering firms or construction services
Develop substation one-lines three-lines relaying & metering schematics
Develop the Schematic Diagram for SCADA and Communications interfaces including RTUs HMIs and IEDs
Develop protection and control panel layouts wiring diagrams and cable schedules
Prepare accurate proposals to our clients in a timely manner; ensure pricing is accurate and maintain established margins reviewing any risks with Division Director; present proposal to Client when required
Lead team in projects from start to finish including preparation of drawings calculations engineering studies relay settings equipment specifications and construction specifications with team members and assist in scheduling and budgeting requirements for projects jointly with Project Managers. Review approve and place seals on such documents for team. Prepare project close out documents.
Review approve and place seal on such documents for team. Prepare project close out documents
Interpret codes and standards associated with project and ensure codes and standards are adhered to
Quality control of P&C deliverables ensuring all documents drawings or other associated items prepared by team are accurate and delivered on time.
Develop timeline coordinate and assign tasks to staff and manage timeline until project completion while staying ahead and communicating any delays that are foreseeable to mitigate risks
Develop new techniques and/or improved processes materials or products
Serves as a technical specialist for the division on advanced concepts principles and methods of protection and control
Supervise (and perform as needed) protective relay analysis such as short-circuit modelling protection coordination PT and CT sizing determination and arc flash studies
Supervise (and perform as needed) development of relay settings and setting reports for transmission distribution and generation substation equipment
Ensure compliance with NERC IEEE and utility standards
Maintain accurate documentation of settings files settings report and coordination studies
Analyze system disturbances review and validate protection performance
Provide remote and/or on-site support for relay testing & commissioning
Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or similar
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within United States (State of Texas preferred) and ability to obtain additional PE licenses if needed

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 8 years of direct Protection & Controls design and settings experience in the power industry
Experience with SEL GE Beckwith and other protection and control devices
Additional years of experience in conceptual engineering and substation design is preferred

SKILLS:

Able to clearly articulate and communicate (verbal writing) in English with global stakeholders
Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
Able to work independently as necessary as well as accomplish common objectives in a team setting
Processes exceptional computer skills with emphasis in ASPEN OneLiner ETAP and MathCAD
Strong understanding of transmission and substation protection schemes
Strong time management organization and multi-tasking skills

PHYSICAL: