Transmission Protection & Control Engineer

Overview

Design and manage protection & control systems for transmission substations.

Key Responsibilities

• scope development
• electrical design
• technical documentation
• site visits
• equipment specification
• stakeholder collaboration

Tasks

-Ensure scopes comply with internal standards, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices. -Foster strong working relationships across departments to drive efficient collaboration and decision-making. -Develop comprehensive scopes of work for electrical Protection & Controls (P&C) systems in support of capital projects. -Assess substation yard and control house modifications, including major equipment upgrades, relay specifications, and panel layouts. -Prepare accurate technical documentation, reports, calculations, and sketches. -Support project execution teams during design and construction by clarifying scope intent and resolving field issues. -Collaborate closely with stakeholders (Construction, Maintenance, Project Management, Planning, Operations) to ensure scope alignment with operational needs. -Apply engineering principles to resolve technical issues, conduct feasibility analyses, and provide solutions for moderately complex to complex problems. -Identify and specify required equipment, materials, relay types, cabling, and telecom needs. -Independently manage scope development schedules, interfaces, and deliverables with minimal oversight. -Perform site visits to evaluate existing conditions and validate project requirements.

Requirements

• bs engineering
• pe license
• substation design
• spcc plans
• project management
• utility experience

What You Bring

-Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent) -Proficient in engineering theories and principles -3+ years of relevant engineering experience within the utility industry -Proficient in the design of protection settings and control of all classes of substations -Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills -Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations, -Familiar with the creation of SPCC plans and secondary oil containment designs -Familiar with principles of project management -Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

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Benefits

-Paid Parental Leave -Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) -Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO -Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance -EAP (Employee Assistance Program) -401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match) -Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance -FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account -Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

About K&A Engineering Consulting

-Provides innovative engineering solutions across multiple sectors. -Delivers customized, practical solutions in energy, infrastructure, utilities, and transportation. -Works on projects such as large-scale energy infrastructure, transportation systems, and water resource management. -Specializes in complex designs and high-efficiency engineering services. -Known for addressing current engineering challenges and forecasting future needs and trends.

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