Electrical Design Engineer at TRC Talent Solutions
wendell, NC 27591
About the Job
TRC Talent is looking for a Field Automation and Design Engineer. This position will be based at Wendell, NC. Position requires that the person work onsite in Wendell, NC as well as travel 45% of the time within the US. Candidate must have experience/exposure to Engineering Base (EB) Software and Global Engineering Library (GEL), protection and automation devices with design engineering and communication protocols such as IEC61850.
Role Description
Design Electrical, Mechanical and System Drawings of Protection and Control Panels in accordance with customer specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools.
Develop logic diagrams and protection schemes based on technical drawings and further customer specifications.
Prepare (FAT & SAT) Factory & Site Acceptance Test procedures for protection systems projects.
Collaborate with a team of professionals to develop electrical Systems that meet industry standards and customer requirements.
Be a technical leader in projects or lead other team members in project activities.
Be one of our primary customer interfaces, including trouble shooting and commissioning support.
Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, including design, implementation, and commissioning phases.
Occasionally provide technical support to sales team with development of project scope of work, sales estimates, and proposals.
Design Electrical, Mechanical and System Drawings of Protection and Control Panels in accordance with customer specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools.
Develop logic diagrams and protection schemes based on technical drawings and further customer specifications.
Prepare (FAT & SAT) Factory & Site Acceptance Test procedures for protection systems projects.
Collaborate with a team of professionals to develop electrical Systems that meet industry standards and customer requirements.
Be a technical leader in projects or lead other team members in project activities.
Be one of our primary customer interfaces, including trouble shooting and commissioning support.
Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, including design, implementation, and commissioning phases.
Occasionally provide technical support to sales team with development of project scope of work, sales estimates, and proposals.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant field.
5+ years of experience in electrical design in the Power Systems protection and Control Engineering Field.
Experience working with Engineering Base (EB) Software and the Global Engineering Library (GEL) database for design.
Knowledge of Siemens, GE, SEL, ABB, and others relay/automation products and associated software.
Applied knowledge of transmission and distribution numerical relay and protection; capable of designing and specifying them; capable of approving and supervising the designs of other engineers.
Communication Network Technologies, including Design and hardware configuration.
Communication protocols such as IEC61850 (MMS/GOOSE/SMV), DNP, Modbus, IEC103, IEC101, IEC104, Profinet, Profibus.
Control and Protection commissioning experience.
Knowledge of ANSI standards, IEC standards.
Around 45% of travel is expected depending on project assignments and requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant field.
5+ years of experience in electrical design in the Power Systems protection and Control Engineering Field.
Experience working with Engineering Base (EB) Software and the Global Engineering Library (GEL) database for design.
Knowledge of Siemens, GE, SEL, ABB, and others relay/automation products and associated software.
Applied knowledge of transmission and distribution numerical relay and protection; capable of designing and specifying them; capable of approving and supervising the designs of other engineers.
Communication Network Technologies, including Design and hardware configuration.
Communication protocols such as IEC61850 (MMS/GOOSE/SMV), DNP, Modbus, IEC103, IEC101, IEC104, Profinet, Profibus.
Control and Protection commissioning experience.
Knowledge of ANSI standards, IEC standards.
Around 45% of travel is expected depending on project assignments and requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Protection and Automation Systems of Electrical Systems.
Project Lead experience.
Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Visio tools.
Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience working with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical.
Knowledge of Global Engineering Library (GEL) and creation of local Database, creation of worksheets, EB Table, and Cabinet Routing with Engineering Base Software.
Applied knowledge of Medium and High Voltage Protection
Medium voltage protection schemes (including design of transfer schemes and reverse interlocking schemes)
Generator Protection
Line Differential and Distance Protection
Knowledgeable on communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP, Profibus, OPC, Modbus, IEC101, IEC104.
Professional Engineer license (PE US).
C Programming Language experience.
Experience working with MicroStation Software.
Knowledge of Protection and Automation Systems of Electrical Systems.
Project Lead experience.
Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Visio tools.
Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience working with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical.
Knowledge of Global Engineering Library (GEL) and creation of local Database, creation of worksheets, EB Table, and Cabinet Routing with Engineering Base Software.
Applied knowledge of Medium and High Voltage Protection
Medium voltage protection schemes (including design of transfer schemes and reverse interlocking schemes)
Generator Protection
Line Differential and Distance Protection
Knowledgeable on communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP, Profibus, OPC, Modbus, IEC101, IEC104.
Professional Engineer license (PE US).
C Programming Language experience.
Experience working with MicroStation Software.