Relay Construction Engineer Job Charlotte area,North Carolina USA,Engineering

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Company car
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance

RCE - Relay Construction Engineer / Relay Construction Inspection II

COMPANY:
Full-service utility construction company established in 1999 specializing in turnkey power substation construction. Seeking experienced relay construction inspection professional for full-time, permanent hire in North Carolina. Per diem and full benefits, 401K, PTO, sick time and holidays, company vehicle and year-round job stability.

POSITIONS:
Relay Construction Engineer (RCI II)

Four-year degree AND three or more years of relevant experience
Eight+ years of relevant experience AND more than 3 years of leadership/compliance management experience

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for ensuring Contract Compliance is provided for Contractors performing Relay & Controls services on the client’s system
Will ensure work is completed safely and to design specifications
The scope of work will vary from simple upgrades and maintenance on existing substations to the construction of new substations
Responsible for identifying and assisting in the resolution of issues that could compromise the success of a project (e.g. design issues, material issues, Contractor performance issues, access issues, customer issues, etc.)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Physical abilities

Work long hours and potential weekends
Navigate uneven terrain (steep slopes)
Varying climates
Valid driver's license

Communication / Coordination

Provide efficient customer service and communicate with field personnel often
Provide responsive, courteous, and timely service
Constant and timely communications with Relay Inspectors & Client’s Energy Relay Support Manager

Technical

Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, email)
Support technical field staff and consultants with protection & control applications
Comply with all applicable NERC regulations and document for NERC-CIP procedures
Support power system facilities and equipment installation/upgrade to electric power generating stations, T&D substations, P&C systems
Possess in-depth knowledge of substation relaying protection and SCADA system
Prepare project reports
Document projects for tracking and lessons learned

Training

OSHA 10
HP training

SCOPE OF WORK COMPLIANCE, WORK PLAN, PROGRESS AND SCHEDULE

Perform and document EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety) safety audits
Ensure pre-job briefings or observations are being effectively used
Monitor crew productivity
Validate units/T&E (Time & Equipment) completed for invoicing
Report all Human Performance, safety and environmental incidents immediately to local representative for client
Perform and document QA inspections during construction
Support project documentation and ensure as-built drawings are completed and submitted
Provide feedback on personnel performance
Provide status reports as needed
Ensure coordination of outages with customer, Contractor, local operating personnel and System Controlling Authority
Facilitate/Attend pre-construction meetings with the Contractor prior to move-in (as needed) to discuss and develop job plan and sequence
Ensure compliance with prints, work orders and construction practices
Verify the proper use of all Human Performance tools such as: HP tool kit, functional guidelines, barricading, PIC signs, good housekeeping, etc.
Participate in Pre-Job and Post-Job briefings
Interface with other departments to resolve all issues (ex. temporary power, switching manpower, etc.)
Ensure that all NERC test documents, red-lines, SOI, etc. are submitted to the relay construction engineer following energization
Attend final walk through and check off

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary
Full benefits package (medical/vision/dental, matching 401K, PTO, etc.)
Company vehicles are provided for company business use only.
Phone and laptop