FACTS Device SME

Description

• 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.”
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including specifications, calculations and designs.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• Prepare engineering specifications and studies for client and peer review.

Requirements

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

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance