Engineer I - Protection & Controls at United Grid Solutions Engineer I - Protection & Controls at United Grid Solutions in Braddock, Pennsylvania Posted in 5 days ago.

Type:

full-time

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