Milhouse Engineering & Construction is growing, and as such we are looking to add a Senior Protection & Controls Design Engineer with reviewing responsibilities.
This position requires broad knowledge of electrical utility and substation engineering principles and practices acquired through progressive experience and education. In addition, we are seeking a strong technical background in protection and controls to develop and implement designs for existing and new transmission and distribution projects.
If this sounds like you, please apply directly! A member of the Talent Team will be in touch to discuss in further details.
* While this position is remote, applicants should be located in the job postings specified locations*.
What you will do:Provide designs of the protection and controls for electrical utility projects for transmission and distribution level voltages within the PSE&G operating territory.Proficiency working on protection and control drawings including on-line diagrams, relay protection, control schematics, instrumentation and alarm schematics, SCADA controls, racks and panels views, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and bill of materials.Work collaboratively with electrical layout designers, civil designers, electrical project engineers, system protection engineers, construction supervisors, and construction field personnel.Provide guidance and reviews of protection and controls designs completed by other A&E's or other junior designers.Conduct site walkdowns as required to assess field conditions, evaluate scope of work, compare or verify drawing content, and meet with field personnel and other stakeholders to collaborate project requirements.Provide technical expertise to the divisions and construction personnel.Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers and review technical documentation including vendor drawings. Lead and mentor junior designers and actively participate in technical discussions as needed by the project team(s).Be an active participant and contributor to improvements in standards and design processes.Your background:B.S in Electrical Engineering or higher PE is highly advantageous9-12 years of electrical utility experience and knowledge of electrical substations and switching stations equipment, e.g., transformers, circuit breakers, medium voltage switchgear, gas insulated substations (GIS), regulators, capacitor banks, disconnect switches, oil pumping plants, and associated electrical system for switching and substations and or outside plant electric distribution and/or transmission systems.Candidate must possess a proficient knowledge of protective relay schemes and applications, SCADA, metering, A.C & D.C power and controls, alarms, fiber optic communication and equipment monitoring systems.Proficient in working on one-line controls, schematics for protective relays including microprocessor relays, control schematics, alarms, auxiliary power, SCADA and metering circuits, etc. and understanding of electrical layout drawings in order to effectively support projects.Clear and concise writing and verbal communications skills. Experience leading a large, complicated design project including GIS projects, as well as adhering to project schedules and preparing man-hour estimates. Experience in reviewing design work from other A&E's to comply with PSE&G standards. Office (Word, Excel), MicroStation, AutoCAD, Acrobat, etc. proficiency.Because the job requires driving to company locations and off-site assignments and events, must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driver history. P.E license. Familiarity with utility best practices, IEEE, ASME, NESC and NEMA Standards. Experience with PLCs, substation data concentrators, digital fault recorders and similar equipment.Why Milhouse?Entrepreneurial environment with exposure to our empowering Executive team.Encouraging, warm, and dynamic workplace with the opportunity to grow and develop.Various socials throughout the year.Competitive pay and benefits package.Milhouse University, a learning and developmental tool to up skill yourself in a class room style environment, virtual learning, or self paced online tutorials.Why join the Power team? Here's why:
The Power team is home to a collaborative environment that utilizes talent from all departments with Power. Just within the past year the Power team has doubled, proving that there are incredible growth opportunities available for self-starters.
Here's a little information on Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.:
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country. It was based on the belief that if we hired great people, fueled their passion while challenging them to excel, and maintained a laser focus on the needs of your clients, success would come- and so it has. Our portfolio of successful projects continues to grow, our family of highly satisfied clients continues to expand, and our staff just gets better and better.
We are a unique, Chicago-based firm whose collective passion, vision and expertise has led to phenomenal growth! With more than 500+ talented professionals and offices across the globe, Milhouse offers a dynamic work environment where there is no limit to what you can achieve if you are willing to go after it.
Our people are the cornerstone of our organization, and key to our success. Join a remarkably talented team that shares a passion for what they do and a vision for improving communities around the world through innovative engineering and construction.
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Important Notice to US Applicants
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at-will employer.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits List:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan
Transit Benefits Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Education & Development Program
Paid Holidays
Employee Referral Program
Wellness Program
Employee Recognition Program
Lunch and Learns
Milhouse University Classes (Cross Functional Training)
Higher Level Professional Development/Certification support
Paid Maternity and Paternity leave (plus incentives to support you in your first year of parenthood)
