Protection & Control Engineer
IDOM USA - rochester, NY
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Do you want to develop your professional career in a company where you can one day become a partner?Our fundamental values are customer satisfaction, our people, and professional development. If this interests you, read on!ABOUT THE JOBWe are looking for a Protection and Control Engineer to join our Energy team in Rochester, New York.Job Summary:This position includes the responsibility of performing protection and control engineering on various substation projects (from 34.5kV up to 765 kV voltage level) for local and domestic clients. This position will be responsible for all aspects of the engineering design oversight of multiple complex utility projects. This is not a supervisory position; however, the individual may need to direct the work of other engineers andor designers on a project basis. While this is an office-based position, some travel (including international) may be required.Primary Duties & ResponsibilitiesPerform detailed review of all existing protection schemes present in the subject area to incorporate into new design. Special areas of focus are anti-islanding schemes, generator intertie settings, SPS schemes, etc. (anything outside of normal). Basically the goal is to ensure that we don't remove required protections already in place or at least be aware of how things work today before we modify existing schemes.Lead overall protection design for all capital projects and define relay protection functionalityscheme in accordance with AVANGRID TM standardsReview contractor provided relay settings, logic diagrams (including Goose messaging diagrams), and operational descriptions for all capital projectsReviewperform area relay coordination and determine what level of area coordination is requiredneeded (based on changes in fault duty and overall system performance due to the project changes)Review contractor provided relay settings for all temporary builds and construction sequence steps including mobile settingsReviewprovide input to Owner's Aspen model changes as required for individual capital projectsProvide design support during implementationtesting and commissioning of the above the itemsProvide feedback to Owner on existing TM standards and help refine the Owner's design practicesEnsure all as-built documentation gets filed appropriately in the plant filing location at OwnerLead overall automation and integration design for all capital projectsReviewdesign SCADA point indexesReview contractor provided HMI screenssettings for all capital projectsReviewdesign Protection settings and settings basisReviewdesign IED Data MapsReviewcreate substation level operational descriptions (HMI operation, relay front panel operation, etc.)Review automated maintenance data gathering (Digital Substation Data) point listsTrack all required licensesfirewalls and key automation and integration deliverables needed for project implementationProvide design support during implementationtesting and commissioning of the above itemsPerform constructability review and ensure adequate automation and integration coverage is available for each outage step (SCADA etc.)Qualifications:Minimum Academic & Professional Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Licensed Professional Engineer7 years or more of relayprotection settings engineering experienceBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technologyIEC 61850Goose experience requiredExperience: 5 - 10 years experience in UTILITY projectsIf you join IDOM, you will find:Flexible Hours4 remote working days per monthWork-life balanceLong-term career pathExcellent benefits (medical, dental, life Insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, company contributions to Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, holiday pay, 401(K) and more).The opportunity to become a partnerMulticultural and multidisciplinary environmentOpportunities to take on more responsibility Mutual commitmentStrong interpersonal relationshipsABOUT USAt IDOM, we offer you the opportunity to outdo yourself every day to develop your professional career while working on national and international projects, in an environment of collaboration and teamwork. You will be part of a multidisciplinary group as a key player. You will experience different businesses and technology in a flexible and supportive work setting.IDOM is an Association of Professionals working in the areas of Engineering, Architecture, and Consulting on projects that contribute to a more sustainable world. The ownership structure of IDOM creates a culture of engagement, to offer the best service for the client, while our people are developed on both a professional and personal level.IDOM's most important assets are the expertise and experience of our people. Our employees are deeply united, highly qualified, and skilled professionals. We work within a framework of professional liberty and integrity, with a strong commitment to progress, development, quality service, and innovation.Since IDOM's foundation in 1957, we have grown steadily to become a multidisciplinary and integrated multinational organization, with more than 5,300 people working in over 125 countries.Are you ready to take the next step?If you join our team, you will have the opportunity to develop your career to the highest level, in an environment full of respect and professional integrity.If you share our philosophy and want to be part of our company, send us your resume.We are looking forward to meeting you!We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Created: 2024-09-30