Ampirical is shaping the future of the power grid with precision and innovation. They are seeking a Senior Protection and Control Engineer to identify protection schemes, select devices, prepare work scopes, and ensure adherence to standards while mentoring junior engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Identify appropriate protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations
- Select protection devices and ensure proper equipment sizing and material procurement
- Prepare scopes of work, estimates, and drawing packages including wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one-line, and three-line diagrams
- Perform load calculations for panels, battery systems, voltage drop, and other substation components
- Ensure adherence to client standards and industry regulations related to relay protection
- Provide field support and conduct pre-inspections for turnkey substation projects involving protection panels, breakers, transformers, control houses, and supporting equipment
- Interface with clients and vendors to ensure project alignment and technical accuracy
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
- Collaborate with internal teams to revise and maintain design/construction scope processes
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- In Lieu of PE - 2 additional years of experience required
- Minimum 7 years of experience in protection and control design within the utilities, energy or petrochemical industry
- Experience in the electric, utility or petrochemical industry
- Strong communication and collaboration skills