Valdes Architecture & Engineering · 4 months ago
Senior Protection & Controls Engineer
Lombard, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expValdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking a Senior Protection & Controls Engineer with expertise in protective relaying, SCADA, and communications for high voltage substations. The role involves designing control panel drawings, maintaining client relationships, and coordinating engineering details while mentoring junior staff members.
Mechanical EngineeringProject Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist staff with ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget
Ability to prepare design packages consisting of control panel drawings, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials
Maintain positive business relationships with key client’s contacts throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate engineering details/drafting with multiple department designers to develop project drawings
On-site interface with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers
Design of protective relaying schemes for high voltage substations
AC and DC load calculations
Knowledge of microprocessor relays
Development of wiring diagrams and schematics drawings
Cable routing design
Utility interface design
Protection & Controls Duties
Schematic diagram design
Relay selection, control panel drawings, and specifications
Bills of materials
Panel front view and wiring diagrams
SCADA overview development
Control building and panel hardware specifications
Development of sequence of operation and functional description documents
Ability to communicate complicated issues in a simple manner
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledgeable in SKM electrical modeling software
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
5+ years of experience working in substation design
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Solid Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline
Ability to prepare design packages consisting of control panel drawings, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials
Maintain positive business relationships with key client's contacts throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate engineering details/drafting with multiple department designers to develop project drawings
On-site interface with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers
Design of protective relaying schemes for high voltage substations
AC and DC load calculations
Knowledge of microprocessor relays
Development of wiring diagrams and schematics drawings
Cable routing design
Utility interface design
Schematic diagram design
Relay selection, control panel drawings, and specifications
Bills of materials
Panel front view and wiring diagrams
SCADA overview development
Control building and panel hardware specifications
Development of sequence of operation and functional description documents
Ability to communicate complicated issues in a simple manner
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledgeable in SKM electrical modeling software
Benefits
Medical
Dental
401K plan
Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Pet Insurance
A discounted gym membership
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Valdes Architecture & Engineering is a 200-person, multidisciplinary, engineering, architecture, and project management company with an expert focus on technical excellence.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase