Protection & Controls Engineer

Stanley Consultants•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stanley Consultants is seeking a mid-level Protection and Control Engineer with a strong background in high-voltage substation design. The role includes designing protection schemes for substations up to 500 kV, modeling and analyzing electrical systems, preparing equipment and system specifications and reports, applying codes and standards, and performing or reviewing design calculations. The engineer will lead design efforts and complete work with minimal supervision across multiple projects. The position requires determining client requirements, coordinating technical work within and across disciplines, managing design budgets and schedules, and demonstrating proficiency in these areas. The role is hybrid and based in Centennial, Colorado. Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings or site visits. A professional engineer license is required, or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited university.
At least 5 years of protection and control design experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be legally able to work in the United States for any length of time.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain a PE license within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electrical system studies and analysis software such as ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSLF, CDEGS, or WinIGS.
Experience with design software and tools such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, AutoCAD E, or MicroStation.
Experience with load flow, short circuit, and arc flash analyses.
Experience working directly with clients and supporting marketing proposals or efforts.
Experience managing a design budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

Design protection and control systems for high-voltage substations.
Create or modify single-line and three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, bills of materials, bid units, material counts, control building and relay panel layouts, and SCADA, RTU, and communications designs.
Perform electrical system studies and analyses.
Coordinate technical efforts within the discipline and with other disciplines.
Determine client requirements and lead design efforts across multiple projects with minimal supervision.
Manage design budgets and schedules and generate engineering fee estimates.
Perform site visits for data gathering and as-built documentation.
Write material procurement and construction specifications and evaluate contractor bids.
Perform protective relay coordination and settings work.
Conduct factory acceptance and witness testing, and review shop drawings for specification and design conformance.
Review client equipment and design specifications for conformance with industry standards and best practices.
Perform calculations including equipment and conductor sizing, voltage drop, conduit and cable tray fill, AC loading, and battery sizing.
Provide field support during construction and commissioning.
Mentor and teach less experienced engineers and design staff.