Principal Engineer
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Principal Engineer - Transmission and Distribution (TD) Substation Protection and Controls
Parsons offers the stability and recognition of an industry leader coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver landmark commercial infrastructure that supports global initiatives in energy, power, renewables, environmental, healthcare, education, communications and capital improvement programs. We are hiring colleagues with a “can do” mindset. If you thrive in a high energy environment and on professional challenges, let’s get started! Parsons delivers safer, healthier and more sustainable communities.
Opportunity
Parsons is seeking electrical engineers with significant experience in TD engineering and design. Specifically, we are looking for subject matter experts to serve as a Principal Engineer and provide outstanding technical leadership to our team of professionals engaged in substation protection and controls engineering and design for major electric utility clients. This position can be based out of Charlotte, NC, Boston, MA, or Pasadena, CA.
Need
As a Principal Electrical Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the substation protection and controls from the initial conceptual / feasibility study and cost estimating phase through detailed design, installation, and startup phases. As such you will plan, direct, and supervise the work of our electrical engineers and designers engaged in delivering the protection and controls design and installation of new and modified high voltage substation systems and equipment. The work will entail preparing protection, metering, and control schemes and drawings for substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear buses, and transmission lines. The specific drawing deliverables will include protective relaying, metering and control single line diagrams, three line diagrams, DC control and interlocking diagrams, protective relaying and control cabinet layout, bill of material and internal wiring diagrams. This position also entails the preparation of substation protection and controls equipment procurement, installation, and testing specifications, bid documents, bid evaluations, and contract management. You will apply your knowledge of substation protection, coordination, control, and metering techniques and discrete and multifunction electronic metering and relaying systems.
This position also will require participation in proposal development and client business development presentations and meetings. Projects many include integrating sustainable energy generation power sources such as solar photovoltaic and wind turbines to substations. You will assure the electrical design is compliant all applicable codes and regulations and stamp your engineering seal and signature when required by statute or contract.
• 15 years of professional experience in electrical utility TD substation equipment and systems protection and control.
• Extensive and current substation (up to 500KV) design deliverable experience including single line diagrams, protective relaying, metering and control single line diagrams, three line diagrams, DC control and interlocking diagrams, protective relaying and control cabinet layout, bill of material and internal wiring diagrams, and equipment specification and procurement.
• Proven management of substation engineering and design teams.
• Extensive knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, IEC, NERC/RFC as well as applicable NFPA/NEC codes.
• BS in electrical engineering – power systems with MS in electrical engineering – power systems preferred.
• Electrical engineering PE is required, NCEES registration is preferred.
Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world.
Candidates are encouraged to apply at https://parsons.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=enjob=08598 or www.parsons.com/careers . We provide career growth and development, a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership; Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 401(k) plan. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/W/D/V.
Founded in 1944, Parsons, an engineering, construction, technical, and management services firm with revenues of $2.7 billion in 2010, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver design/design-build, program/construction management, professional services, and innovative alternative delivery solutions to private industrial customers worldwide as well as to federal, regional, and local government agencies. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, environmental, and defense/security. Currently, more than 10,500 Parsons’ employees are engaged in more than 4,500 projects in 50 states and 24 countries. These dedicated workers speak 72 languages collectively, and hold more than 7,900 college degrees and professional registrations. Parsons' employees continue to go anywhere in the world, meet every technical and management challenge, and persevere until the job is done.
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