Lead Protection & Control Engineer

AtkinsRéalis•Rochester, NY

4d•$95,000 - $140,000

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Lead Protection & Control Engineer to join its client’s office in Rochester, New York. The role develops electrical design packages for medium- and high-voltage substations as part of a multidisciplinary team, coordinating work to meet project schedules, budgets, quality requirements, applicable codes, standards, and company procedures. The engineer designs substation facilities and prepares equipment, material, and construction specifications. The role includes reviewing designs for code compliance, sound engineering practice, and constructability; coordinating with internal engineering and project teams; and supporting projects during construction. It also involves maintaining project documentation and mentoring developing engineers. Site visits, station walkdowns, and travel to client sites may be required, and additional hours may be necessary as workload dictates.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
At least 5 years of experience in protection and control electrical design for a 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 Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical 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 command of English and good written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior utility or utility consulting experience.

Responsibilities

Develop efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium- and high-voltage substations as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Coordinate design activities to meet project schedules, budgets, quality requirements, and project completion objectives.
Assist with site visits, station walkdowns, estimating, and project meetings.
Perform design work in accordance with applicable codes and standards and AtkinsRéalis policies and procedures, including safety, environmental, quality assurance, and quality control requirements.
Design substation facilities, including one-lines, three-lines, 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 multidisciplinary project team members and maintain working relationships with supporting internal groups, including other engineering disciplines, drafting, and project management.
Provide construction support by resolving site queries, attending site meetings, and performing site inspections.
Maintain project documentation, including engineering studies and calculations, design packages, as-built requirements, and return data information.
Mentor and guide developing engineers within the department.