Senior Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Popli Design Group (PDG) is seeking a Senior Substation Protection and Controls Engineer to join our growing Rochester, NY team.

The Senior Substation Protection and Controls Engineer is required to work within a multi-discipline team to develop efficient and reliable Protection & Control systems. The incumbent will coordinate their design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion. The incumbent will also assist the Estimating Team in preparation of estimates and project proposals.

Aside from engineering duties, PDG is looking for the incumbent to be able to provide a presence to our area clients.  We are looking for someone to be our “face” to the client.  Significant client face time and interaction is required.  A strong business sense would be beneficial.

This position is accountable to provide design activities in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including PDG’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. 

Specific duties include:

• Prepare conceptual design of the complex projects
• Carry out/review/analyze complex technical studies and project scopes.
• Develop and review technical specifications, drawings and standards of equipment/ projects.
• Review the design based memorandum, detailed engineering scope and guide the assigned discipline engineers to align the engineering deliverables per project requirements.
• Work closely with peers to ensure accurate delivery and thorough electrical design that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practices.
• Create a complete substation P&C design including One-Line, Three-line, AC/DC Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams.
• Maintain complete project documentation with respect to engineering studies and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
• Maintain good working relationship with internal groups that support project such as other Engineering disciplines, Drafting, Procurement, Construction and Project Management etc.
• Selection of equipment and material and preparation of specifications for material, equipment, construction and installation work.
• Develop relay setting calculations and coordination reports.
• Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
• Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
• Construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
• Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to relay settings and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information. Maintaining good working relationship with internal groups that support projects such as other engineering disciplines, Drafting, Project Management etc.
• Mentoring and providing guidance to developing engineers within the department.
• Lead the development of design standards

Required Skills

•  Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and Substation Design Suite (SDS) is a strong plus.
• Experience on MathCAD, ASPEN or ETAP software is an asset. 
• Experience on relay setting and coordination is a must.
• Experience in the design of wiring schematics is a must.
• Experience in SEL and GE relay programming is desirable.
• Experience on PSCAD or EMTP software is an asset.
• Knowledge of modern power system, power system protection and relay technologies.
• Strong client focus.
• Knowledge of codes and standards.

Experience/Education

• A degree Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in substation protection and control design.

About PDG

PDG is a well-established multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm that has been serving clients since 1982. With four decades of experience and expertise, we have evolved from a transportation engineering firm to a comprehensive, full-service organization with seven office locations in New York State. Our extensive portfolio of successful projects has earned us a trusted reputation among our clients.

A good faith salary range is provided, and salary package will be commensurate with experience.