Senior Protection Controls Engineer

$117,900 - $158,200/Yr

Stanley Consultants - Jackson, MI

Full-time - Senior

Jackson, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Protection and Controls Engineer at Stanley Consultants, Inc. is responsible for designing high voltage transmission system protection schemes and relay programming for utility or generation clients. This role involves leading design efforts with minimal supervision, determining client requirements, coordinating technical efforts, managing design budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards. The engineer will also prepare specifications, perform design computations, and produce design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design high voltage one line, communication network diagrams, and three line diagrams.
• Conduct computer modeling and analysis of electrical systems.
• Prepare specifications for equipment and systems.
• Prepare reports and apply relevant codes and standards.
• Produce design drawings and perform design computations.
• Lead design efforts with minimal supervision.
• Determine client requirements and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas.
• Manage design budgets and schedules.
• Direct and review the work of junior engineers, designers, and technicians.

Requirements

• BSEE from an accredited college or university.
• PE license and 10+ years of relevant experience with electric utility substations up to 345kV.
• Proficiency in protective relay coordination and settings calculations for HV and EHV transmission systems.
• Experience with Schweitzer and General Electric relay and communication equipment.
• Familiarity with common transmission line protection schemes such as step-distance, POTT, DCB, and DUTT.
• Experience with electrical system analysis software such as ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, and PSLF.
• Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements related to electric utility substation reliability.
• Experience in equipment specification writing.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (MSWord, Excel, and MSProject).
• Experience with SCADA, IP Networking, Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and associated protocols.

Nice-to-haves

• Field testing and commissioning of substation equipment.
• Factory acceptance witness testing of power transformers, switchgear, or control panels.
• Project management experience.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation ranging from $117,900 to $158,200.
• Transparency in hiring process regarding compensation.
• Employee ownership and shared responsibility.
• Opportunities for career development and shaping the company's future.