Senior Protection and Controls Engineer - FACTS and HVDC
Location: Pittsburgh, PAPosition Type: Permanent, Hybrid Telework
Shape the Future of Power Systems
Are you a technical expert in power systems ready to drive innovation and lead cutting-edge projects? This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing groundbreaking solutions that empower energy systems across North America.
Your Role
- Lead advanced system design, including studies in harmonic filter design, loss calculations, audible noise analysis, and control performance for FACTS and HVDC systems.
- Develop innovative equipment solutions and rating calculations for power electronic converters, cooling systems, and large power transformers.
- Oversee factory and field acceptance tests, ensuring systems meet rigorous performance standards.
- Collaborate with global engineering teams to advance product development and share insights on emerging industry trends.
- Support sales initiatives by assisting in bids, proposals, and customer presentations, delivering technical expertise that drives project success.
- Represent the organization in trade organizations, influence technical committee tasks, and maintain a network of industry contacts.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and review design studies for FACTS and HVDC systems, ensuring innovative solutions align with industry standards.
- Develop one-line diagrams and equipment specifications for advanced power electronic systems.
- Provide technical consultation on protection and control systems, as well as operational methods for FACTS and HVDC technologies.
- Coordinate system designs from initial concept through equipment factory tests and real-time digital simulator testing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve installation and testing issues, guiding field engineers and service personnel.
- Identify and implement cost-saving measures for power electronics equipment and system designs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Power Electronics Engineering with 10+ years of FACTS or HVDC system engineering experience, or equivalent education and experience.
- Advanced knowledge of power electronics, substation equipment, harmonic filtering, and protection/control systems.
- Expertise in analyzing technical challenges and conceptualizing novel solutions to advance industry practices.
- Proven ability to influence trade organization standards and collaborate with global engineering teams.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, power system simulation software, and Microsoft Office products.
- Strong interpersonal and technical writing skills to effectively engage with customers, suppliers, and industry professionals.