P & C Designer (Protection and Controls)

Gannett Fleming is seeking an experienced Substation P & C Designer to join their expanding Power Group. This role involves the protection and control design of high voltage substation projects, ensuring project safety, cost, quality, and reliability while generating detailed engineering deliverables and interacting with clients.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execution of high-voltage substations projects in the 4kV – 765kV range with an emphasis on project safety, cost, quality, and reliability
• Generate designs and detailed engineering deliverables working under the supervision of lead engineer and project manager
• Complete basic engineering calculations related to design/engineering deliverables
• Develop one & three line diagrams; schematics and wiring diagrams; control and relay panel layout and specifications; control and relay panel and equipment wiring diagrams; SCADA system and communications interfaces including RTUs, HMIs and IEDs; auxiliary system design including batteries and chargers
• Compile complete list of relay and control materials for substation projects, and quote/order materials as necessary per contractual agreements with customers
• Follow specific instructions of supervisor or engineers to perform the more complex design assignments requiring application of standard design principles and practices
• Investigate new and existing substation technical drawings and conditions to ensure that installation and operations conform to industry standards and customer requirements
• Travel to job sites for project assessment and data(notes, pictures, etc.) gathering as needed
• Communicate and interact with clients
• Perform quality reviews of projects completed by peers

Requirements:

• 2+ years of relevant substation or general electrical T&D designing experience
• Knowledge and ability to utilize computer-aided drafting including AutoCAD & MicroStation
• Familiar knowledge of the following codes: National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC) and Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Knowledge of substation voltages, MV, HV, EHV
• Ability to apply project schedules to complete tasks in a timely manner and within project budget
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to review project documents and recommend value engineering ideas
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• Experience in the energy industry or a consulting services environment
• Thorough knowledge of the following codes: National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC) and Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)