Engineer I - Protection & Controls

Position Overview: Provide substation protection and control design, engineering, technical support, and oversight to a transmission substation engineering and design team for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality engineering and design services. Provide technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for projects including a wide range of utility substation projects, battery energy storage systems and solar collector substations.Duties & Responsibilities Ability to understand protection and control fundamentals as they apply to utility substation and transmission line equipmentAbility to design protection schemes for substation and transmission line equipment, including bus, line, capacitor and transformer protection schemes and associated settingsAbility to understand SCADA communication designQuickly develop a basic understanding of protection and control design for utility substation and transmission line equipment facilities through 500kV, including one lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, settings, relays, and SCADAAbility to perform studies and create reports for coordination, voltage drop, fault current, and insulation coordinationAbility to perform calculations and studies using client specified software and standards Ability to interpret written specifications and implement them on engineering drawingsAbility to check designs for accuracy, appearance, and adherence to customer standardsCollaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design disciplines Visit sites, advise on P&C engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues during construction Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an EAC/ABET accredited Engineering Program OR an approved evaluation of non-ABET credentials by NCEES OR graduation from a Master’s or Doctoral Program in Engineering from an institution with EAC/ABET accredited Undergraduate Engineering Programs0 to 2 years’ experience as a practicing engineerUnderstanding of basic engineering theories and principlesOther Skills/Abilities Self-MotivatedWork independentlyTeam-OrientedCustomer OrientedAble to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team membersUnderstanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendationsThink both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problemsAbility to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgroundsGood written and oral communication skillsDesired QualificationsReceived a passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals ExamUnderstanding of basic principles of project managementExperience in the utility industryNOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employerEOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/DisabledPike Engineering is a Non-Union Company