# Sr. Substation Protection and Control Engineer

> LaBella Associates · Rochester, United States · Full-time · Posted 2024-03-08

**Salary:** USD 90,000–117,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Power Systems

## Description

We are currently looking for a P & C Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in protection and control system detailed design, cost estimating, and bid document preparation for commercial, industrial, generation, renewables, and utility power systems.

**Duties**

-   Create/modify one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements, and cable lists for substations, relay settings and configuration files.
-   Design auxiliary AC and DC power systems.
-   Create/modify technical specifications for major equipment, such power transformers, power circuit breakers, control house, panel construction specification and other high-voltage substation related materials;
-   Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to SCADA engineers, substation physical engineers, and control design staff in order to fully develop system integration of protection, control, and monitoring systems;
-   Perform basic calculations such as voltage drop, CT burden and saturation, lighting, and short circuit with minimal supervision;
-   Apply field mark-ups of project as-built drawings with minimal supervision;
-   Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design for the projects;
-   Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed;
-   Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members;
-   Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of one's work;
-   Panel construction specifications (panel and interconnect wiring as well as panel layouts and elevations).
-   Comfortable evaluating/reviewing control features, and communication/protocol aspects of protective relays, RTU’s, LTC Controllers, and other equipment as well as relay setting coordination.
-   Aid in testing and commissioning as needed pertaining to system startups and functional checks.

## Requirements

-   A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
-   5 or more years of experience in protection and control system design, cost estimating, and bid document preparation for medium voltage electrical power projects.
-   A PE license from a US State (NC and NY) is preferred.
-   Successful track record designing Protection and Control Systems.
-   Knowledge of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), NERC, NEC, NESC, NEMA, and ANSI standards used in designing substation is critical.
-   Experience with telecommunications, protective relaying, and automation (SCADA) is required.
-   Desired knowledge in low voltage coordination and arc flash studies.
-   Familiarity with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, General Electric and Basler equipment.
-   Periodic travel, ability to visit project sites.
-   Desired software knowledge in:
-    ASPEN or similar
-    Doble
-   AutoCAD
-   SKM
-   ETAP

**Salary Range: $90,000 - $117,000 per year  
The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.**

## Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

-   Flexible Work Schedule
-   Health/Dental Insurance
-   401k Plan with Employer Match
-   Short & Long Term Disability
-   Profit Sharing
-   Paid Time Off
-   Leadership Development Program
-   Fitness Reimbursement
-   Tuition Reimbursement
-   Referral Bonus Program
-   Wellness Program
-   Team Building Events
-   Community Service Events

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