FACTS Device SME

Description

• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including specifications, calculations and designs.
• You will be responsible for guiding and mentoring junior and senior-level engineers and designers in FACTS engineering design efforts, including providing guidance with the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of the engineering work.
• Prepare engineering specifications and studies for client and peer review.
• As a FACTS Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for proactively guiding the business related to FACTS device standards, codes, designs and other related topics. You will advise the business on current industry trends and potential market opportunities.
• You will support the business and our clients to work through a range of assignments from fundamental to challenging. Provide advisory support for our clients related to FACTS (and HVDC).
• You will be responsible for providing engineering expertise related to the design, control, and protection of FACTS devices. You will also need to support the business with expertise in factory acceptance, testing (i.e. hardware in the loop) and commissioning of FACTS devices.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of Sargent & Lundy’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• This position requires an extensive knowledge base and skill set in FACTS devices, as well as comprehensive knowledge of other system study disciplines.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards, such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI.
• This position requires a BSEE from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Minimum 10 years of FACTS, SVC and STATCOM experience.
• FSA & HSA
• Experience with HVDC converter technologies, configurations, and application.
• Advanced degree Masters or Ph.D. preferred
• PE license preferred.
• Able to work in substation site environment on occasion.
• Experience in electromagnetic transient studies, Mathcad, MATLAB, Aspen/CAPE, PSSE/PSLF and other applicable power systems tools.
• There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to project site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
• Experience with power electronics technology (FACTS, SVC, STATCOM) specifications, studies, and design.
• Established OEM relationships.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Active participation in industry code and standards committees/associations like IEEE or CIGRE as well as other similar organizations.
• Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.

Benefits

• Disability Coverage
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Back-Up Daycare
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Employee Discount Program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance