Protection & Control Engineer

AtkinsRéalis•Rochester, NY

4d•$75,000 - $105,000

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a 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 design work to meet project schedules, budgets, and quality requirements. The engineer supports site visits, station walkdowns, estimating, project meetings, and construction activities, and performs work in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and company policies and procedures. The position designs substation facilities, including one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics and elementaries, wiring and interconnections, protection and control calculations, and reports. It also prepares material, equipment, and construction specifications; reviews designs for compliance and constructability; maintains project documentation; and coordinates with other disciplines and supporting groups. The engineer provides construction support and mentors developing engineers. The expected annual compensation range is $75,000–$105,000, depending on skills, experience, and geographic location. AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
At least 2 years of experience in protection and control electrical design.
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.
Knowledge of modern power systems, power system protection, and transmission and distribution systems.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment and provide project ownership.
Strong client focus.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, including command of English and good written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) registration or eligibility for registration.
Prior utility or utility consulting experience.

Responsibilities

Develop efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium- and high-voltage substations within a multidisciplinary team.
Coordinate design activities to meet project schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
Assist with site visits, station walkdowns, estimating, and project meetings.
Perform design work in accordance with applicable codes and standards and company safety, environmental, quality assurance, and quality control policies and procedures.
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 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 construction-phase 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.