ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - PROTECTION AND RELAYING

Company: Advantage Technical
Location: Canton
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Job Description:

Electrical Engineer - Protection and Relaying Position Type: Direct Hire Position Salary: Open to Market (Depending on Experience) Position Location: Canton, MA Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the relay protection and control engineering including detailed design for high voltage substation and transmission, development and implementation of a project starting from the basic concept and carrying through to the completion and performs these assignments under general direction.
• Depending upon complexity of the project, the candidate may provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric substation projects - including the development of:
  
  • one- & three-line diagrams; schematics and wiring diagrams
  • relay settings and calculations
  • control and relaying panel layouts and specifications
  • control and relaying panel and equipment wiring diagrams
  • SCADA system and communications interfaces including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs
  • auxiliary system design including batteries and chargers, AC & DC load centers, conduit and cable sizing, backup generator sizing (UPS).
    
    
  • Develop sketch drawings showing basic equipment conceptual design layout for inclusion in Marketing Department's overall cost proposal to customer.
  • Participate in meetings with customer to discuss technical issues relating to a particular project and to gather specific information needed to complete equipment design.
  • Review and ensure equipment design meets customer specifications.
  • Create & maintain project schedule relating to drawing submittal requirements per customer needs.
  • Create detailed job specific CAD drawings, both mechanical and electrical in nature, for submittal to customer.
  • Review project specific drawings with Manager of Engineering prior to sending to customer for approval.
  • Review and update drawings per customer comments.
  • Participate in customer design review meetings as required.
  • Prepare and issue to Purchasing Department a complete engineering bill of material for project.
  • Prepare and issue to Production Department a complete engineering drawing package for manufacture and provide assistance during factory assembly of project specific equipment.
  • Provide assistance to Quality Assurance Department during factory testing commissioning and functional testing specifications, resolve any technical problems / issues which may have been discovered.
  • Communication with customer to discuss technical issues relating to project during design and thru to installation of equipment.
  • Issue final As Built project specific drawings to customer after factory testing.
  • Develop relay protection, control schemes & circuits for the proper function and operation of high voltage circuit breakers and associated equipment.
    Requirements:
    • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; Higher Education is a plus
    • 5+ year's experience as an electrical engineer in projects which included the design of electrical relay protection and control schemes.
    • Proficient knowledge of electrical theory and electrical control system design.
    • PLC programming and manufacture experience is a plus.
    • Complete understanding and training using CAD software design. Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical software preferred.
    • Trained in use of commercial software programs (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).
    • Thorough knowledge and understanding of published industry standards relating to the design of control schemes for the proper operation of high voltage circuit breakers and associated equipment.
    • Understanding of engineering disciplines which include electrical and power distribution systems.
    • Assign work to engineering drafter or designer to assist in completion of project requirements.
    • Supervises and checks supplementary designs & details prepared by others.
      Benefits:
      • Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
      • 401K + Matching
      • PTO
      • Bonus
        After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Advantage Technical
        With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com. Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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