Automation Substation Engineer
About The Position
K&A Engineering Consulting is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees. Start your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Automation Substation Engineer to join our team at K&A Engineering in Augusta, Maine. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. Youll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated. Role Expectations: The position will be responsible for developing SCADA maps RTUs under Avangrid's standards. Will support point to point testing and commissioning in the SCADA/EMS system Includes the creation of substation construction drawing packages and the procurement of minor materials (Drawings shall include one-line diagrams, plot plans, grading plans, foundation plans and details, grounding plans and details, conduit plans and details and general arrangement elevation and plan views. Minor materials shall include structures, bus work, foundation, conduit, and grounding material). System Protection & Control (SP&C) Design - Includes the creation of SP&C construction drawing packages and the procurement of materials. (Drawings in specified formats shall include elementary diagrams, relay one-line diagrams, connection diagrams, panel layout diagrams, and circuit schedules. Materials shall include relays, communication and monitoring systems, panel meters, control house panels, cables and associated wiring.
Requirements
- Seven (7) years or more of relay/protection settings engineering and substation automation/ communications experience within electrical utilities
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology
- Preliminary & Conceptual Design
- HMI (GE Cimplicity, ASE SAM) and SCADA
- PLC & RTU Programming
Nice To Haves
- IEC 61850/Goose experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Developing SCADA maps RTUs under Avangrid's standards.
- Support point to point testing and commissioning in the SCADA/EMS system
- Creation of substation construction drawing packages and the procurement of minor materials (Drawings shall include one-line diagrams, plot plans, grading plans, foundation plans and details, grounding plans and details, conduit plans and details and general arrangement elevation and plan views. Minor materials shall include structures, bus work, foundation, conduit, and grounding material).
- System Protection & Control (SP&C) Design - Includes the creation of SP&C construction drawing packages and the procurement of materials. (Drawings in specified formats shall include elementary diagrams, relay one-line diagrams, connection diagrams, panel layout diagrams, and circuit schedules. Materials shall include relays, communication and monitoring systems, panel meters, control house panels, cables and associated wiring.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
- 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
