Protection & Controls Engineer

Job title - Protection & Controls Engineer

Job location - Denver, CO (Centennial)

Job type - Hybrid

Requisition ID - 11179

We are seeking qualified candidates for a Mid-Level Protection and Control Engineer with a strong background in high voltage substation design. Technical responsibilities will include the design of any / all the following: high voltage substation protection schemes up to 500kV; computer modeling/analysis of electrical systems; preparation of specifications for equipment and systems; report preparation; applying codes and standards and performing and reviewing design calculations.

Position will be responsible for leading design efforts and performing design duties with minimal supervision on multiple projects. Must be able to determine client requirements and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas as necessary, coordinate with other disciplines as needed, manage a design budget and schedule, and be able to demonstrate proficiency in these areas.

Detailed design of protection and control systems for high voltage substations including creating or modifying:

Single-line and three-line diagrams

AC and DC schematics

Wiring Diagrams

Cable and Conduit schedules

Detailed bills of materials, bid units and material counts

Control building and relay panel layouts

SCADA, RTUs and communications systems design

Electrical system studies and analysis software (ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSLF, CDEGS, WinIGS) experience preferred but not required

Familiar with typical design software and tools (Bluebeam, AutoCAD, AutoCAD E, Microstation) experience preferred but not required

Load Flow, Short Circuit, and Arc flash analyses experience preferred but not required

Coordination with other disciplines as needed

Performing site visits for data gathering and asbuilts

Writing material procurement and construction specifications & evaluating contractor bids

Protective relay coordination and settings experience preferred

Factory Acceptance, Witness testing and Reviewing shop drawings for Spec / Design conformance

Reviews client equipment and design specs and confirms conformance with industry standards and best practices.

Performs typical calculations such as equipment and conductor sizing, voltage drop, conduit and cable tray fill, AC loading and battery sizing

Generating engineering fee estimates

Providing field support during construction and commissioning

Mentors and teaches less experienced engineers and design staff

Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings and or site visits

BSEE from an ABET accredited University

5+ years of protection and control design experience

Experience working directly with clients, supporting marketing proposals/efforts preferred

Experience managing a design budget and schedule preferred

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must be able to work legally in the United States for any length of time

PE license required, ability to obtain PE required within 6 mos. of hire