Microgrid Automation Engineer III

Microgrid Automation Engineer III

This position will be the technical lead and programmer for the integration of switch gear automation to G&W Electric's proprietary, grid-scale 2.4 MW microgrid, providing project management and customer support.

• Assist with G&W switch gear automation solution proposals that include written functional description and pricing.
• Apply advanced product knowledge of relays, programming, and communication in switch gear distribution automation applications.
• Provide pre and post sales technical support to sales/marketing, production engineering, and customers for customized distribution automation solutions.
• Project Manage Distribution Automation projects from Quoting stage through Customer site acceptance without assistance from supervisor.
• Design logic, program relays and controllers, and test systems as required for projects.
• Develop flexible program templates and software solutions that can be combined with hardware for customizable product packages.
• Manage technical relationship with key DA technology vendors.
• Assist Production Engineering with minor modifications as necessary for specific customer applications.
• Train and assist customers with installations and commissioning including on-site activities as necessary.
• Have the ability to function in cross-functional work teams.
• Make technical presentations to customers, clients, and/or professional peers.
• Provide technical assistance and training for peers and sales staff.
• Act as a mentor to new Automation Engineers to ensure they become proficient with LaZer solutions and successfully assimilate into the DA team.
• Have the ability to perform event analysis for all G&W automation solutions.
• Work with customers to write and present papers about the G&W automation solution provided to them.
• Maintain positive client interactions.
• Keep up to date with industry trends by attending conferences, and training courses.

• Act as in-house expert in all control systems in the Microgrid.
• Manage vendor relationships, especially with engineering groups.
• Manage periodic maintenance and testing of all software systems. Perform upgrades as necessary.
• Monitor microgrid system functionality. Troubleshoot and correct as needed.
• Support G&W's Microgrid Engineer in day-to-day operations as necessary.
• Supplement all periodic maintenance performed by Microgrid Engineer and act as a backup.
• Manage the microgrid operational schedule to maximize the return on investment of use cases while ensuring battery is prepared to support and handle highest priority scenarios.
• Maintain and be responsible for the G&W Customer Solution Center Microgrid control room.
• Support all microgrid use cases; especially advanced use cases including islanding, reconnection and DERMS integration

• Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Has 7+ years of progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development preferred.
• Preferred technical knowledge:
  • Three Phase power systems including:
    • Symmetrical components
    • Load flow
    • Over current protection functions
  • Relay integration and logic programming for: SEL, ABB, Hitachi, Siemens and/or GE relays
  • Communications including:
    • Standards
    • Fiber Optic Cable Selection and Application
    • Radio Communication and Antenna Selection
    • Cellular Communication and Antenna Selection
  • Typical primary Voltage and Current test procedures
  • Electromagnetics and the application of motors, transformers, and generators on the power distribution system
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with peers and internal and external customers.
• Has strong industrial / utility programming understanding and skills with a strong preference for relay programming.
• Has training and/or experience in relays and switch gear and electrical troubleshooting.
• Possesses knowledge of MS Windows, Word, Spreadsheet and project applications is required.
• Has the ability to travel overnight 25% and on weekends.

Typical pay is $83, annually.

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