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Substation Protection & Controls Designer II-III

Milhouse Engineering and ConstructionAny Office LocationHybrid, Onsite
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As a Substation Protection and Controls Designer, you will execute the complex design and project engineering on substation projects for our utility companies across the country.
As a Protection and Controls Designer, some typical substation duties include a number of interrelated drawings, including one-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and interconnection diagrams, as well as numerous calculations to support the overall design.

What you will do:


  • Work with engineers and clients to resolve issues
  • Reading and understanding client standards and specifications, other project related documents, and meeting their requirements
  • Project scheduling
  • Perform tasks under the assigned hours
  • Perform the detailed P&C design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations. Typical designs include but are not limited to:
  • One-line diagrams
  • P&C equipment selection
  • Protection and control schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
  • SCADA
  • Communications
  • Material lists
  • Conduit and cable sizing/routing
  • AC and DC systems calculations and sizing
  • Engineering Documentation such as Requests for Information (RFIs), Equipment Specifications, Protection and Control Descriptions, and Construction Specifications
  • Work with engineers to develop drawing packages
  • Coordinate designs with other disciplines such as Substation Physical, Structural, and Civil
  • Participation in quality assurance and quality control programs
  • Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:


  • Possesses a thorough understanding of AutoCAD drafting programs and is skilled in its application.
  • Design experience using Google Earth, AutoCAD, GIS Software, & Pole Loading Analysis software Ability to learn client standards and relevant codes required for design and construction practices.
  • Ability to apply technical skills to routine projects with supervision.
  • Understands technical requirements needed in project design.

Your background:


  • 3-6 years of experience on technical, engineering projects.
  • ComEd and/or First Energy experience preferred or utility industry experience.
  • Experience in AutoCAD and master drawing files.
  • Experience creating schematics, Protection and Control, SCADA, One Line Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Panel Front Views and Cabinet Layouts.
  • Working on the following types of drawings: Electrical Plans, Electrical Elevations, Section and Details.

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