G&W Electric Co. · 1 week ago
Power Grid Automation Engineer III
Bolingbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expG&W Electric Co. is a leader in innovative power systems solutions since 1905. The Power Grid Automation Engineer III will serve as a technical lead and programmer for the integration of power grid automation solutions, managing deliverables and providing customer support.
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Responsibilities
Assist with G&W switchgear automation solution proposals that include written functional description and pricing
Apply advanced product knowledge of relay protection, automation, and communication in power grid automation applications
Provide pre- and post-sales technical support to Sales, Marketing, Production Engineering, and customers for customized distribution automation solutions
Manage technical deliverables for Power Grid Automation projects from quoting stage through customer site acceptance without assistance from supervisor
Design logic, program relays and controllers, and test systems as required for projects
Develop flexible program templates and software solutions that can be combined with hardware for customizable product packages
Manage technical relationships with key technology partners
Train and assist customers with installations and commissioning including on-site activities as necessary
Ability to work in cross-functional teams
Make technical presentations to customers, clients, and/or professional peers
Work with customers to write and present papers about the G&W automation solution provided to them
Provide technical assistance and training for peers and sales staff
Act as a mentor to new Automation Engineers to ensure they become proficient in Power Grid Automation solutions and successfully assimilate into the team
Perform event analysis for all G&W automation solutions
Maintain positive customer interactions
Keep up to date with industry trends by attending conferences and training courses
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required
5+ years of progressive experience in Power Engineering design and/or development
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with peers and internal and external customers
Strong industrial / utility programming skills with a strong preference for protective relay programming
Training and experience in protective relays, switchgear and electrical troubleshooting
Knowledge of MS Windows, Word, Spreadsheet and project applications is required
Ability to travel overnight up to 25% and on occasional weekends
Preferred
Three Phase power systems including: Symmetrical components, Load flow, Over current protection functions
Relay integration and logic programming for: SEL, ABB, Hitachi, Siemens and/or GE relays
Communications including: Standards, Fiber Optic Cable Selection and Application, Radio Communication and Antenna Selection, Cellular Communication and Antenna Selection
Typical primary Voltage and Current test procedures
Electromagnetics and the application of motors, transformers, and generators on the power distribution system
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Short term/long term disability
Life insurance
401(K) retirement plan
Company
G&W Electric Co.
Since 1905, G&W Electric has helped power the world with innovative power systems solutions and products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3MKey Investors
ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)US Department of Energy
2024-04-15Grant· $2.6M
2024-03-11Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Dave Gizewicz
CFO
John Berenc
Retired CFO
Recent News
2026-01-08
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