Electrical Designer, Utility Protection and Control

Company Name: TRC Companies, Inc.
Location: USA
Posted by:

Derek Swenson

Derek Swenson

Recruiting Manager, Power Sector at TRC Companies, Inc.

The Protection and Controls (P&C) Designer works with a multi-discipline team of engineers and designers to provide a construction ready design package which includes all the relays and controls used in a high voltage substations.

The P&C designer will prepare Schematic Diagrams, Front View Drawings, Material Lists, , Wiring Diagrams and Construction Specifications under the guidance of a lead engineer or lead designer.

Essential Functions Of Position

• Prepare electrical schematics based on One Line Diagrams.
• Prepare and develop three line diagrams wiring diagrams, control and relaying panel layouts and specifications; control and relaying panel and equipment wiring and interconnection diagrams in strict accordance with client specifications and industry standards. Wiring Diagrams are point to point type.
• Design systems including Protective relays, Meters, Control Circuits, Annunciators, batteries and chargers.
• Work closely with other engineering and design team members to develop overall design package and requirements.
• Provide a detailed design package that complies with applicable engineering design standards and all safety codes.
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, evaluations, and material requisitions.
• Provide voltage drop calculations and conduit fill calculations as required. Specify cable types and sizes in accordance with client specifications and industry standards. Size AC & DC panel board circuits.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries and design development to meet project schedules.
• Acquire on-site field data to accomplish the design or to monitor and evaluate equipment performance.
• Provide and extremely high degree of technical quality and accuracy in compliance with Company standards. Provide P&C design deliverables on time and on budget.

• An Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent). Hands on electrical and technical experience will be strongly considered.
• 3 - 10 years experience preferred, 10+ years also encouraged to apply
• AutoCAD or Microstation drafting experience is preferred.
• Applicants with a thorough knowledge of design and construction processes of utility substations with a concentration in protection and control packages would be a distinct advantage.
• Similar Electrical Consulting or Industrial design experience will be strongly considered.
• Strong computer skills including use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

• Seniority level

  Entry level

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  Project ManagementConsultingEngineering

• Industries

  UtilitiesOil & EnergyCivil Engineering