P & C Designer (Protection and Controls)

Gannett Fleming is an infrastructure and engineering firm whose Power Group delivers transmission, distribution, and renewable energy solutions. The company is seeking an experienced Substation P & C Designer to design and execute protection and control systems for high-voltage substation projects up to 765kV, prepare engineering deliverables, support material procurement, perform quality reviews, and communicate 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)