Protection and Control Designer, Substations
Lakewood, Colorado, United States of America
Full Time
4 hours ago
$33 - $42 USD
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
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About this role
Role Overview
- Develop detailed protection and control design packages for transmission and distribution substations.
- Typical design deliverables include: Protection and control schematics, AC/DC elementary diagrams, Wiring diagrams and panel layouts, Relay panel arrangements, Cable schedules and termination drawings, Interconnection diagrams, SCADA and communications interface drawings.
- Support development of drawing packages at 30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC design milestones.
- Coordinate design activities with Protection & Control Engineers, Substation Physical Engineers, Civil/Structural Engineers, Designers and CAD technicians, Project managers and clients.
- Perform internal checks of drawings and engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy and completeness, compliance with client and utility standards, alignment with project scope and design requirements.
- Maintain organized engineering documentation and drawing files.
- Continue development of knowledge related to Utility protection and control standards, Relay schemes and protection philosophies, Substation communication protocols, Industry codes and standards.
- Participate in training, seminars, and professional development opportunities.
- Work closely with Technical Directors, Team Leads, and Project Engineers on departmental projects.
- Assist with development and revision of P&C design standards and technical go-bys.
- Support preparation of engineering documentation, reports, and design deliverables. Ensure deliverables are completed on time and within project schedules. Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate feedback from engineering teams.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 5–10 years of experience in substation protection and control design or related electrical design work.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, BlueBeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
- a 401(k) with employer matching
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental leave