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Protection & Controls Engineer (PE)

Schneider Engineering, Ltd. · San Antonio, TX
Full-timeGeneralSenior$128,000–$173,000/yr
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SEnergy is seeking an analytical, self-starter with proven success in protection and controls electrical engineering. This position designs, develops, implements, and coordinates Protection & Controls projects for the Substation division. The successful candidate will have 8 or more years of successful experience in Electrical Engineering in substation protections and controls for the power industry. **Job Responsibilities** - Develop substation relaying & metering diagrams (i.e. A.C. schematic diagrams), and D.C. Schematic diagrams. - Prepare specification & Bill of Material for Protection/Control/Metering/RTU/ Communication Panels. - Develop the Schematic Diagram for SCADA and Communications interfaces including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs. - Develop protection and control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules. - Ensure the engineering deliverables meet the schedule and scope requirements of the contract and communicate with the project manager any risks in the engineering design project. - Capacity to serve as the customer’s point of contact to manage all technical topics, including technical construction and procurement topics. - Awareness of Electrical Codes & Standards; IEC, NEC, IEEE, UL for electrical components. - Review vendor documentation, as necessary. - Practical site exposure on Erection and Commissioning of all electrical installation works will be added advantage. - Conducting arc-flash hazard calculations to determine arc-flash boundaries and required PPE; provide recommendations to reduce incident energy levels. - Provide specialized technical input to studies and design for staff’s specific area of expertise, technical expertise for studies and design efforts and presents complex technical solutions to clients. - Perform quality control reviews of work developed by other team members. - Participate in development of technical proposals, providing estimates for the engineering budget. - Ability to clearly articulate and communicate (verbal, writing) in English language with global stakeholders. - Maintain & continuously adopt new technical skills and knowledge, with the evolving product lifecycle and subsequent requirements. - Work independently as necessary, as well as accomplish common objectives in a team setting. - Performs other duties as assigned. **Education** - Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program; - PE Certification and 8 years’ experience in Protections & Controls for the Energy industry - Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing **Skills** - Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills, exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in project management, spreadsheet and word processing applications. Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking. **Physical** - This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms. **Benefits Package:** - 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent - 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5% - Employer paid Short-term and Long-term Disability - Dental, Vision, Life and Supplemental offered - Paid Holidays - Starting at 3 week PTO with rollover - Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account - Annual Profit Sharing Bonus based on Performance.

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$128,000 – $173,000/yr
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