Principal Engineer - P&C Projects

Description

• Lead and guide the technical development of the Protection Engineering group.
• Oversee engineering studies to evaluate equipment and protection system performance and effectiveness and analyze operational issues in support of system reliability and operational efficiency. Develop and validate information needed for engineering analyses and apply engineering judgment to solve complex technical problems.
• Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills.
• Develop & specify equipment, assemble documents & other requirements for assignments of projects using depth & breadth of expertise in own discipline.
• Safety leadership by example in application of and adherence to all safety regulations in process and procedures development
• Provide technical leadership in most complex projects that have a wide impact on the business.
• Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
• Maintain, & understand drawings (e.g., schematics, one-line diarams, etc.,).
• Project detailed engineering, designs and calculations using standard methodology & principles including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, engineering design, construction, and closeout.
• Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy, standards, and best practices
• Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes, and standards.

Requirements

• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal to articulate highly technical concepts
• Expert knowledge of all aspects of engineering & design, national and international standards, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection.
• 10+ years relevant experience required.
• Effective leadership skills to drive change and adoption of new technologies across Operating Companies and international affiliates.
• Knowledge of Construction for utility environments or large corporations.
• Engineering documentation – Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation.
• Professional Engineering License Preferred
• Theoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytic, modeling & Calculation, understanding the business model; Global View of the Business (Values cross-functional collaboration, understands importance of growing knowledge and developing relationships and links across the organization)
• Knowledge of company, local, state, and national codes, and standards.
• Expertise in performing complex protection coordination analysis.
• Strong awareness and application of commercial implications, including cost estimating, budgeting, least cost planning, etc.
• Knowledge in Substations Protection and Control design is a must.
• Expertise in all aspects of power engineering theory, application, standards, design, test, commissioning, and analysis
• Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Practical engineering experience/application - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization "Perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders.")
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher the most perplexing technical and analytical problems.
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment– Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements
• Independent decision-making capability
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance