Substation Protection & Control Engineer - Hammond, IN

Orbital Engineering, Inc.•Chicago, IL

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering, Inc. (Orbital) has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values. Orbital is seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to provide technical support and direction for our Substation design team in Hammond, IN. This role will accommodate a remote or hybrid work arrangement, but candidates within reasonable commuting distance of Hammond, IN are strongly preferred in order to support local client projects. The preferred candidate will possess 3+ years of Substation Protection & Control Design experience. The position requires substation engineering and design competencies, in a utility or consulting environment, for electric substation projects with voltages through 500kV. The position requires excellent communication, leadership and client relation skills. Overview This role will be responsible for relay protection & control engineering including detailed design for high voltage substation and transmission projects through 500kV. Depending upon the complexity of the project, the candidate may prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric substation projects - including the development of one & three-line diagrams; schematics and wiring diagrams; control and relaying panel layouts and specifications; control and relaying panel and equipment wiring diagrams; SCADA system and communications interfaces including RTUs and HMIs, auxiliary system design including batteries and chargers, AC & DC load centers, conduit, and cable sizing, and the overall bill of materials.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience.
Position to be filled at an appropriate level according to candidate experience (Master's degree may be considered as up to 1 year experience).
Engineer I 0+ years related experience
Engineer II 1+ years related experience
Engineer III 3+ years related experience
Engineer IV 5+ years related experience
Professional Engineer registration or ability to obtain P.E. registration strongly preferred
Proficiency with NESC, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards.
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple complex assignments and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time.
Ability to collaborate in cross-functional work teams.
The successful candidate must have exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, and a successful record of positive interactions with clients.
Experience in creating and reviewing substation design drawings.
Proficient with current software applications used to perform substation design work.
Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members.
This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

Utilizes understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, industry standard work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs.
Provide technical support for clients and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of the Department Manager.
Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in detailed electrical design and project management of utility substation projects.
Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
Support Pre-bid walkdowns with clients, prepare, review, and approve proposals and project estimates for new client projects.
Lead in the execution of engineering activities.
Protection and Control design including panel arrangements, single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, and wiring design.
Calculations for studies and reports and preparation of equipment and installation specifications.
Coordination of design activities with other disciplines and groups.
Develop and improve processes, tools and technology within the organization.
Provide leadership, training and mentoring to other engineers and team members.
Regularly meet and correspond with clients or external partners.
Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
Conduct field visits for site walkdowns, constructability reviews, construction support, and other site meetings as needed.
Support business development and marketing initiatives.
Other assignments may include relay setting development, 3D modeling/design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement.
Work with Project Management team to develop project plans and provide project updates.