Protection & Control Engineer

AtkinsRéalis•Rochester, NY

About The Position

The Protection & Control Engineer will join the client’s office in Rochester, New York, and work within a multidisciplinary team to develop efficient, reliable electrical design packages for medium- and high-voltage substations. The role coordinates design work to meet project schedules, budgets, and quality requirements and supports successful project completion. The engineer designs substation facilities, including one-lines, three-lines, 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 coordinates work across project disciplines. Additional duties include site visits and walkdowns, estimating, project meetings, construction support, maintaining complete project documentation, and mentoring developing engineers. Work must comply with applicable codes and standards and AtkinsRéalis policies and procedures, including those for safety, environmental practices, quality assurance, and quality control.

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 Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and IEEE standards.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team 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 good written and oral communication and a strong command of English.

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.
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, standards, and company policies and procedures for safety, environmental practices, quality assurance, and quality control.
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 other multidisciplinary project team members.
Provide construction support by resolving site queries, attending site meetings, and performing site inspections during construction.
Maintain complete project documentation, including engineering studies and calculations, design packages, as-built requirements, and return data information.
Maintain working relationships with internal support groups, including other engineering disciplines, Drafting, and Project Management.
Mentor and provide guidance to developing engineers within the department.