Engineer Sr, Protection & Control

LocationNorth Fort Myers, FL

About This Job

JOB TITLE: Engineer Sr, Protection & Control


Location: North Fort Myers, FL


Work Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm


Our benefits include:


Company-wide annual incentive plan


Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match


Company funded Pension Plan


On-site wellness/medical facility


Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance


Health Savings Account with an employer contribution


Flexible Spending Accounts


Paid time off and paid holidays


Wellness program with financial rewards


Tuition reimbursement


Group life insurance


Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 245,000 customers throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida. We employ approximately 460 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary: Design and coordinate protection and control systems for one or more of the following areas of responsibility: transmission, substation or distribution. Provide support for the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of protection and control systems. Perform post-fault event analysis. Develop and maintain standards and specifications. Work on project teams. Assist with NERC compliance.

Position Responsibilities

Develop and maintain system models for short circuit analysis and coordination studies (Aspen OneLiner/CymeDIST).
Design detailed wiring diagrams for protection and control schemes.
Analyze protection coordination, perform protection calculations, and create relay protection and logic settings.
Prepare and maintain protection system specifications and standards in compliance with industry guidelines and good engineering practices.
Evaluate application of new protection equipment.
Maintain accurate protection system documentation (drawings, settings, and scheme descriptions).
Investigate protection system misoperations and develop corrective action plans.
Provide construction and commission testing support for protection and control projects.
Provide technical support to substation and relay technicians.
Coordinate protection and control projects: design, bill of materials, cost estimates, purchase requisitions, and schedule.
Participate on project teams for large scope projects such as new substation construction.
Perform and document tasks required to demonstrate compliance with NERC protection and control requirements.


Education

Bachelor's Degree Engineering (prefer Electrical or Power) (Required)
Master's Degree Engineering (prefer Electrical or Power) (Preferred)


Experience

10 years engineering experience with 7 years in Power Engineering. (Required)
7 years multiple engineering roles. (Preferred)


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with all levels within and outside of the organization.
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and demands.
Strong analytical, decision analysis and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in high-energy and fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


Licenses and Certifications

Driver License, Valid and in State Florida driver’s license or ability to obtain one upon employment Upon Hire (Required)
Licensed Professional Engineer-NSPE (Preferred)

Physical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: Standing Occasionally,

Walking Occasionally,

Sitting Constantly,

Lifting Rarely,

Carrying Rarely,

Pushing Rarely,

Pulling Rarely,

Climbing Rarely,

Balancing Rarely,

Stooping Rarely,

Kneeling Rarely,

Crouching Rarely,

Crawling Rarely,

Reaching Rarely,

Handling Occasionally,

Grasping Occasionally,

Feeling Rarely,

Talking Constantly,

Hearing Constantly,

Repetitive Motions Frequently,

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently,

Working Environment: Frequently Air-conditioned office environment, Rarely Extreme cold, Rarely Extreme heat, Rarely Humidity, Rarely Wet, Occasionally Noise, Rarely Hazards, Rarely Temperature Change, Rarely Atmospheric Conditions, Rarely Vibration.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS.... Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment: LCEC provides critical services to our community during an emergency. Employees are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our LCEC members. Employees are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.

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