Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer

Enercon • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

268d • $93,100 - $170,000 • Remote

About The Position

Join our team that seeks to build a better tomorrow. Our substation group is leading the charge in overcoming the challenges of the energy transition. With the introduction of smart home devices, smart transportation (e.g. electric vehicles), battery energy storage, and penetration of distributed generation with the larger adoption of renewables, our group will grapple with the new paradigm of multi-power directional flow of power, advanced data acquisition, and shifts in load management strategies. Due to continued growth, our Power Delivery group is seeking a Substation Engineer - Protection and Controls in one of the following office locations: Kennesaw, GA (Suburb of Atlanta), Orlando, FL, Nashville, TN, Naperville, IL, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Other office locations and remote will be considered for Senior Candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Substation engineering, with a primary focus on executing protection and control projects.
• Non-senior roles will be considered with 3+ years of experience.
• Familiarity with relay protection schemes and relay logic.
• Basic understanding of SCADA design.
• Experience with SEL AcSELerator, MicroStation, and AutoCAD.
• Strong familiarity with NESC, IEEE, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Willingness to enter energized electric substations with proper training and PPE.
• Must be self-driven in time management to meet deadlines and provide accurate deliverables, with the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be proficient with typical office software including Microsoft Windows and Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel for client site visits and project meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in electric utility industry, preferably in fast-paced consulting environment.
• 500kV substation engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, with active NCEES record for reciprocity.
• Field testing/commissioning experience.
• AutoCAD Electrical design experience.
• ASPEN OneLiner software experience.
• ETAP software experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop electric substation drawings, including single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and control building layouts.
• Perform substation design calculations and analysis such as ground grid analysis and design, lightning protection, voltage drop, and conduit fill.
• Perform analysis for protective relaying settings (e.g. short circuit, coordination and protection) and PT and CT sizing determinations (e.g. CT saturation, PT and CT ratio).
• Develop relay settings for various protective features with the aide of other departments and external vendor relay application engineers.
• Develop technical equipment and construction specifications and work scopes.
• Work closely with peers to ensure accurate and on-time delivery of electrical design that meets client and industry standards, specifications, and good engineering practices.
• Providing on-site technical support for select ENERCON clients during construction and commissioning as required.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedules.
• Alternative work schedules.
• Professional Engineer License Training and Incentives.
• 401K plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits available upon start date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree