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Leidos

Senior Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

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We are looking for a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join our team. As a Protection & Control Engineer, candidates will have the opportunity to design substation protection and control ...

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Sr. Substation Engineer

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As our Sr. Substation Engineer , you will hands on with the technical support on both physical and protection & control (P&C) projects and will work closely with NV5 Substation Engineering leadership ...

NV5

Sr. Substation Engineer

$98.40K - $125.40K/yr

As our Sr. Substation Engineer , you will hands on with the technical support on both physical and protection & control (P&C) projects and will work closely with NV5 Substation Engineering leadership ...

NV5

Sr. Substation Engineer

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As our Sr. Substation Engineer , you will hands on with the technical support on both physical and protection & control (P&C) projects and will work closely with NV5 Substation Engineering leadership ...

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AspectSenior Substation Protection EngineerSubstation Protection Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires PE license, BSEE, and experience in protection systemsUsually requires BSEE or equivalent, with some experience in protection relays
Work EnvironmentDesign, oversee, and troubleshoot protection schemes in substationsAssist in protection system installation, testing, and maintenance
Industry UsageUsed in utility companies, power generation, and large industrial plantsCommon in utilities and engineering firms for substation projects

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Senior Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer

Senior Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer

Kimley-Horn

Dallas, TX • On-site

$94.80K - $120.70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago

Kimley-Horn rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 82 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 350 rated engineering

Job description

Overview
Kimley-Horn's Dallas, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation P&C Engineer with 4+ years of relevant experience to join our diverse and fast-paced organization! This is not a remote position.
This is a strategic opportunity for a highly experienced engineer and project manager to lead complex utility-scale substation projects and help drive growth in the P&C space.
Responsibilities
To act in a senior technical capacity in producing engineering related project deliverables relating to power system Protection & Control (P&C), within the power delivery Practice. This includes (but not limited to):
  • Undertake senior and lead technical roles on project specific multi-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Lead successful output of P&C engineering deliverables in the business, working with the P&C group to determine suitable P&C engineering personnel from across our offices, as required
  • Lead in a technical capacity on P&C design project deliverables, ranging from 4kV up to 500kV (with a particular emphasis on 115kV voltages and above), including undertaking the role of Lead Project Engineer on project teams, as required and when appropriate
  • Produce detailed substation P&C design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards. Core design responsibilities include:One-line diagrams
    • Three-line diagrams
    • Potential and current schematics
    • Control and Indication schematics
    • Communication Interconnections
    • Wiring Diagrams
    • Equipment Sizing and Specifications
    • I/O mapping
    • Construction Documentation / Outage Sequencing
    • Procurement and Construction Support
  • Assist with developing and implementing policies, processes, procedures, standards, and technical guidance, as required, to continually improve the engineering capability within the P&C practice
  • Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to P&C, as required
  • Support the preparation of project proposals and tender presentations
  • Perform Quality Control reviews on substation protection packages
  • Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in team, including technical guidance, and recommending training needs to the P&C group

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Qualifications
  • 4+ years of protection & control engineering design
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced degrees are a plus)
  • PE or the ability to obtain within 6 months required
  • Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
    • I/O mapping
    • Constrution documentation/outage sequencing
  • ETAP experience is a plus
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment

Why Kimley-Horn?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 19 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
  • Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
  • Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
  • Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
  • Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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About Kimley-Horn

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We are a full-service consulting firm that provides a wide range of infrastructure and land development planning and engineering services to both public and private clients. Though we have more than 6,000 employees in 100+ offices, we pride ourselves on our small company feel. At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People--clients and employees--are at the forefront of our business. Clients know we are laser-focused on their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to see our staff flourish, one and all. Both groups know that with Kimley-Horn, they can expect more and experience better.

Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Raleigh, NC, US

Year founded

1967

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