Senior System Project Engineer

• Read and analyze customer specifications and drawing and incorporate requirements into design activities
• Design customized protection & control systems in accordance with established industry standards, guidelines and best practices
• Use computer assisted engineering, design software and equipment to perform design tasks
• Develop drawings and BOM required for the manufacture and testing of customized systems
• Remain up to date on established power system protection and control industry standards, guidelines and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define system architecture, and develop software solutions
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, ensuring system reliability and uptime
• Develop procedures and instructions required by the company and customer for testing and validation of customized systems
• Assist customers with field testing, validation and commissioning providing home office and field-site service
• Lead or assist with customer field and/or classroom training of company products and systems
• Assist customers with resolution of field problems providing trouble shooting services
• Lead or assist in design, engineering, validation and problem resolution on a timely and orderly basis
• Develop and adhere to approved project schedule providing management and/or customer with appropriate status and review reports
• Develop and maintain working relationships with vendors
• Develop application manuals, instruction books, installation, testing procedures/methods and other required documentation
• Plans and formulates engineering program as well as organizes project staff to meet project requirements
• Assigns project personnel to specific phases or aspects of a project
• Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget
• Prepares interim and completion project reports
• Assist in the development and preparation of comprehensive technical proposals
• Coordinates activities related to technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and validation/commissioning problems
• Directs integration of Engineering/Design and System Fabrication activities
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases
• Assist, Business Development and Sales with customer visits and presentations
• Understand and comply with ISO 9001 procedures
• As required, travel domestically and internationally in fulfillment of duties and responsibilities
• Comply with all work rules, including but not limited to, the Company's safety and attendance policies

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering plus seven years related experience and/or training
• Background in power system protection (protective relaying) and control for power generation, transmission and distribution applications required
• Ability to read and understand schematics and drawings
• Familiarity with equipment, operations and services in the electric power protection and control arena
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional
• AutoCAD, MS Project, Visio, and Outlook
• Excellent telephone customer service skills and etiquette

Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as OPC, Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850 and BACnet is a plus