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Wood Plc

Protection & Controls Engineer, Senior

Tucker, GA · On-site

$107.90K - $147.90K/yr

Providing technical leadership and support to a team of engineers and designers to develop protection, control, and metering system design for electrical substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV from ...

Wood Plc

Protection & Controls Engineer, Senior

Tucker, GA · On-site

$107.90K - $147.90K/yr

Providing technical leadership and support to a team of engineers and designers to develop protection, control, and metering system design for electrical substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV from ...

Wood Plc

Protection & Controls Engineer, Senior

Tucker, GA

$107.90K - $147.90K/yr

Providing technical leadership and support to a team of engineers and designers to develop protection, control, and metering system design for electrical substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV from ...

MGM Transformers

Field Service Engineer, L5

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Plan and perform advanced diagnostics for equipment and protection/control issues, including intermittent faults and complex system interactions. * Execute and/or direct acceptance, maintenance, and ...

Forgent

Field Service Engineer, L5

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Plan and perform advanced diagnostics for equipment and protection/control issues, including intermittent faults and complex system interactions. * Execute and/or direct acceptance, maintenance, and ...

4P Consulting Inc.

P&C Tech 4P/235

Atlanta, GA

Our Client is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Protection & Control Technician 2 to support the maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical protection and control systems. This role ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Protection and Control Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Protection and Control Engineer, you need strong knowledge of power systems, relay coordination, and a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software like ETAP, SEL AcSELerator, and experience with SCADA and relay testing equipment are typically required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills set candidates apart in this role. These competencies are vital for ensuring the reliability and safety of electrical power systems, minimizing outages, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

What are some common challenges faced by Protection and Control Engineers in the power industry?

Protection and Control Engineers often face the challenge of balancing system reliability with fast response times during faults or disturbances. They must ensure that protection schemes are properly coordinated across substations and adhere to evolving regulatory standards. Additionally, integrating new technologies such as digital relays and automation systems requires continuous learning and adaptation. Close collaboration with field technicians, system operators, and design teams is essential to address unexpected issues and maintain grid stability.

What are Protection and Control engineers?

Protection and Control engineers are specialized electrical engineers who design, implement, and maintain systems that safeguard electrical power networks. Their work ensures the reliability and safety of power grids by detecting faults and initiating appropriate responses, such as isolating affected areas. They also develop control schemes to manage the flow of electricity and coordinate the operation of various devices in substations and power plants. These professionals play a crucial role in preventing equipment damage, minimizing outages, and maintaining system stability.

What is the difference between Protection And Control vs Relay Technician?

AspectProtection And ControlRelay Technician
CertificationsElectrical certifications, protection relay trainingElectrical certifications, relay testing certifications
Work EnvironmentPower plants, substations, industrial facilitiesSubstations, power plants, maintenance sites
ResponsibilitiesDesign, install, and maintain protection systems and control schemesTest, troubleshoot, and repair protection relays and associated equipment

Protection And Control professionals focus on designing and maintaining protection systems and control schemes for electrical infrastructure, ensuring system reliability. Relay Technicians primarily test and repair protection relays. While both roles require electrical certifications and work in similar environments, Protection And Control roles are more design-oriented, whereas Relay Technicians focus on maintenance and troubleshooting.

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Protection & Controls Engineer, Senior

Protection & Controls Engineer, Senior

Wood Plc

Tucker, GA • On-site

$107.90K - $147.90K/yr

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Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood currently has exciting opportunities for a Senior Protection & Controls Engineer. This position can be located in any of the following offices - Los Angeles, CA, West Palm Beach, FL, Orlando, FL, Tucker, GA,  or Vancouver, BC, Calgary, AB, Oakville, ON. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing technical leadership and support to a team of engineers and designers to develop protection, control, and metering system design for electrical substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV from conceptual stage through construction and commissioning
  • On assigned projects, serving as Technical Lead and:
    • Developing protection planning and application documents, one-lines, schematics, panel layouts and wiring diagrams for power system protective relaying and metering systems
    • Performing protection coordination studies and relay settings for high voltage utility transmission systems
    • Reviewing or preparing engineering drawings/documents, specifications, construction and outage staging plans, and inspection and testing plans/procedures
    • Supporting construction and commissioning activities
    • Performing factory inspections
    • Participating in client technical, Safety by Design and constructability review meetings
    • Reviewing or preparing project conceptual, feasibility and definition phase scopes and estimates
  • Supporting Business Development team in preparing proposals and estimates
  • Liaising with clients at the discipline level on technical matters
  • Reviewing new engineering standards, design practices, guides, etc. from clients and sharing with the P&C team
  • Enhancing and maintaining relationships with internal groups as well as external contractors and clients
  • Mentoring junior engineers
Skills / Qualifications
  • Minimum 10 years of utility-specific protection, control, and metering experience. Experience executing EPC projects is considered an asset
  • Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with the ability to register as a Professional Engineer in Canada and/or the United States
  • 3-4 years of experience in performing protection coordination studies and relay settings for high voltage utility transmission systems is considered an asset
  • Proven working experience of relay setting software such as ASPEN, CAPE, EasyPower, SKM Power Tools as well as SEL and GE relay programming software
  • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven field experience with outage planning, construction sequencing and commissioning is considered an asset
  • Familiarity with utility protection and control maintenance and operational practices is considered an asset
  • Clean driving record/abstract
Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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