Power Grid Automation Engineer II

Power Grid Automation Engineer II • Bolingbrook, IL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

G&W Electric is seeking a Power Grid Automation Engineer II to serve as a technical lead and programmer for the integration of switchgear automation, providing project management and customer support. This role involves preparing GW switchgear automation solution proposals, applying product knowledge of relays, programming, and communication in switchgear distribution automation applications, and providing pre and post-sales technical support to sales/marketing, production engineering, and customers for customized distribution automation solutions. The engineer will project manage Distribution Automation projects from the quoting stage through customer site acceptance, design logic, program relays and controllers, and test systems as required for projects. They will also develop flexible program templates and software solutions, manage technical relationships with key DA technology vendors, assist Production Engineering with minor modifications, and train and assist customers with installations and commissioning, including on-site activities. The position requires the ability to function in cross-functional work teams. G&W Electric, innovating since 1905, is a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions, fostering an entrepreneurial environment focused on employee success and continuous improvement in technologies for safe, reliable electricity. The company prides itself on product quality, innovation, and world-class customer service, attributing its success to the initiative and talents of its highly skilled employees within a team-based organization. G&W Electric is committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces core values and develops talent, providing challenging opportunities and rewarding excellence.

Requirements

• Holds a Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with peers and internal and external customers
• Has strong industrial / utility programming understanding and skills with a strong preference for relay programming
• Has training and/or experience in relays and switchgear and electrical troubleshooting
• Possesses knowledge of MS Windows, Word, Spreadsheet and project applications is required
• Can travel overnight 5-10%

Nice To Haves

• Three Phase power systems including: Symmetrical components, Load flow, Over current protection functions
• Relay integration and logic programming for: SEL, Basler, and GE relays
• Communications including: Standards, Fiber Optic Cable Selection and Application, Radio Communication and Antenna Selection, Cellular Communication and Antenna Selection
• Typical primary Voltage and Current test procedures
• Electromagnetics and the application of motors, transformers, and generators on the power distribution system

Responsibilities

• Prepare GW switchgear automation solution proposals that include written functional description and pricing
• Apply product knowledge of relays, programming, and communication in switchgear distribution automation applications
• Provide pre and post sales technical support to sales/marketing, production engineering, and customers for customized distribution automation solutions
• Project Manage Distribution Automation projects from Quoting stage through Customer site acceptance
• Design logic, program relays and controllers, and test systems as required for projects
• Develop flexible program templates and software solutions that can be combined with hardware for customizable product packages
• Manage technical relationship with key DA technology vendors
• Assist Production Engineering with minor modifications as necessary for specific customer applications
• Train and assist customers with installations and commissioning including on-site activities as necessary
• Have the ability to function in cross-functional work teams

Benefits

• Typical pay is $84,872-97,193 annually
• This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health club membership program and reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401 (k)
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Vacation
• Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level