Electrical Engineer - Protection And Controls I/Ii/Iii

We're hiring for all levels of engineers currently - Level 1, 2 and 3. (the job description below is for a Level 1)

PE License is required for Level 3

Position Overview: Provide substation Protection and control design, engineering, technical support, and oversight to a transmission substation engineering and design team for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality engineering and design services. Provide technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for projects including a wide range of utility substation projects, battery energy storage systems and solar collector substations.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Ability to understand Protection and control fundamentals as they apply to utility substation and transmission line equipment

· Ability to design protection schemes for substation and transmission line equipment, including bus, line, capacitor and transformer protection schemes and associated settings

· Ability to understand SCADA communication design

· Quickly develop a basic understanding of Protection and control design for utility substation and transmission line equipment facilities through 500kV, including one lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, settings, relays, and SCADA

· Ability to perform studies and create reports for coordination, voltage drop, fault current, and insulation coordination

· Ability to perform calculations and studies using client specified software and standards

· Ability to interpret written specifications and implement them on engineering drawings

· Ability to check designs for accuracy, appearance, and adherence to customer standards

· Collaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design disciplines

· Visit sites, advise on P&C engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues during construction

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree from an EAC/ABET accredited Engineering Program OR an approved evaluation of non-ABET credentials by NCEES OR graduation from a Master’s or Doctoral Program in Engineering from an institution with EAC/ABET accredited Undergraduate Engineering Programs

· 0 to 2 years’ experience as a practicing engineer

· Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles

Other Skills/Abilities

· Self-Motivated

· Work independently

· Team-Oriented

· Customer Oriented

· Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members

· Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations

· Think both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems

· Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds

· Good written and oral communication skills

Desired Qualifications

· Received a passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam

· Understanding of basic principles of project management

· Experience in the utility industry

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person