P&C Engineer IV

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The Protection and Control Engineer IV performs design engineering activities requiring a basic understanding of drawings, calculations, specifications, and industry standards and practices covering the assigned work. This role is responsible for relay protection and control engineering, including detailed design for substation projects of varying size, complexity, and voltage class.

• Proposal and Scope Development
  • Lead preparation of proposals, conceptual designs, and execution plans.
  • Develop engineering/project cost estimates and schedules.
• Engineering Design & Execution
  • Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.
  • Lead protection and control design, including panel arrangements, single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring, and relay panel layouts.
  • Perform engineering calculations for studies and reports (e.g., grounding, lightning protection, AC/DC load studies).
  • Substation physical design, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
  • Develop equipment specifications for procurement and factory acceptance testing.
  • Coordinate design activities across disciplines (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.).
• Project & Construction Oversight
  • Ensure conformance with design plans, specifications, and industry standards.
  • Monitor construction schedules and progress to ensure timely completion.
  • Conduct field visits for measurements, equipment performance evaluation, and issue resolution.
  • Verify completed work for quality, adequacy of design, and proper documentation.
• Project Management and Coordination
  • Act as Project Engineer for projects of moderate to large size and complexity.
  • Provide budget and schedule updates to the Project Manager and Management.
  • Oversee design engineering and equipment delivery to meet construction schedules.
  • Direct necessary project changes and manage interdisciplinary coordination.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Promote accurate record-keeping and ensure high-quality work.
  • Maintain expertise in company standards, QA/QC processes, and safety regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with National and Local Standards (e.g., ANSI/IEEE, NESC, ASTM, AIC).
• Leadership & Mentorship
  • Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
  • Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
  • Regularly engage with clients and external stakeholders.
• Additional Contributions
  • Support business development and marketing initiatives.
  • Assist in industry technical committees or professional development activities.
  • Provide short-term field support during construction as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 5-8 years related experience in Protection & Control (P&C) engineering, including relay protection, system modeling, and substation automation.
• Possession of a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Proficiency with National Electrical…