Lead Protection & Control Engineer

AtkinsRéalis•Rochester, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Lead Protection & Control Engineer to join its office in Rochester, New York. The role works within a multidisciplinary team to develop efficient, reliable electrical design packages for medium- and high-voltage substations and coordinate design activities to meet project schedules, budgets, and quality requirements. The engineer designs substation facilities, including one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics and elementaries, wiring and interconnections, protection and control calculations, and reports. The role also prepares specifications for materials, equipment, and construction work; reviews designs for code compliance, sound design practice, and constructability; and maintains complete engineering and project documentation. The position supports projects through site visits, station walkdowns, estimating, project meetings, construction-phase site queries, meetings, and inspections. It also coordinates with other disciplines and support groups and mentors developing engineers. The position is based in the Rochester, NY office. Additional hours may be necessary as workload dictates, and travel to client sites may be required. Compensation is stated as an expected range of $95,000–$140,000 annually or hourly, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location. Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits; employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting; employee stock purchase plan; paid time off; leave options; flexible work options; recognition and employee satisfaction programs; an employee assistance program; and voluntary benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in protection and control electrical design for the senior position.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration or eligibility for registration.
Experience with IEC 61850/GOOSE messaging.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
Knowledge of applicable industry standards, including the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and IEEE standards.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment and provide project ownership.
Knowledge of modern power systems, power system protection, and transmission and distribution systems.
Strong client focus.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, including a strong command of English and good written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior utility or utility consulting experience.

Responsibilities

Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium- and high-voltage substations.
Coordinate design activities to meet project schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
Assist with site visits, station walkdowns, estimating, and project meetings.
Perform design activities in accordance with applicable codes and standards and company policies and procedures, including safety, environmental, quality assurance, and quality control requirements.
Design substation facilities, including one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics and elementaries, wiring and interconnections, protection and control calculations, and reports.
Prepare specifications for materials, equipment, and construction work.
Deliver accurate and thorough electrical designs that meet industry standards, specifications, and prudent engineering practices.
Review internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice, and constructability.
Coordinate design activities with other multidisciplinary project team members and internal support groups.
Provide construction support by resolving site queries, attending site meetings, and performing site inspections.
Maintain complete project documentation, including engineering studies and calculations, design packages, as-built requirements, and return data information.
Mentor and guide developing engineers within the department.