SEnergy

Protection & Controls Engineer (PE)

SEnergy San Antonio, TX

SEnergy is seeking an analytical, self-starter with proven success in protection and controls electrical engineering. This position designs, develops, implements, and coordinates Protection & Controls projects for the Substation division. The successful candidate will have 8 or more years of successful experience in Electrical Engineering in substation protections and controls for the power industry.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop substation relaying & metering diagrams (i.e. A.C. schematic diagrams), and D.C. Schematic diagrams.
  • Prepare specification & Bill of Material for Protection/Control/Metering/RTU/ Communication Panels.
  • Develop the Schematic Diagram for SCADA and Communications interfaces including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs.
  • Develop protection and control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
  • Ensure the engineering deliverables meet the schedule and scope requirements of the contract and communicate with the project manager any risks in the engineering design project.
  • Capacity to serve as the customer’s point of contact to manage all technical topics, including technical construction and procurement topics.
  • Awareness of Electrical Codes & Standards; IEC, NEC, IEEE, UL for electrical components.
  • Review vendor documentation, as necessary.
  • Practical site exposure on Erection and Commissioning of all electrical installation works will be added advantage.
  • Conducting arc-flash hazard calculations to determine arc-flash boundaries and required PPE; provide recommendations to reduce incident energy levels.
  • Provide specialized technical input to studies and design for staff’s specific area of expertise, technical expertise for studies and design efforts and presents complex technical solutions to clients.
  • Perform quality control reviews of work developed by other team members.
  • Participate in development of technical proposals, providing estimates for the engineering budget.
  • Ability to clearly articulate and communicate (verbal, writing) in English language with global stakeholders.
  • Maintain & continuously adopt new technical skills and knowledge, with the evolving product lifecycle and subsequent requirements.
  • Work independently as necessary, as well as accomplish common objectives in a team setting.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program;
  • PE Certification and 8 years’ experience in Protections & Controls for the Energy industry
  • Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Skills

  • Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills, exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in project management, spreadsheet and word processing applications. Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking.

Physical

  • This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms.

Benefits Package:

  • 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent
  • 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
  • Employer paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Dental, Vision, Life and Supplemental offered
  • Paid Holidays
  • Starting at 3 week PTO with rollover
  • $1,000 Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account
  • Annual Profit Sharing Bonus based on Performance.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Engineering Services

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