Onsite Power Grid Automation Engineer II

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About the role

  • Technical lead and programmer for integration of switchgear automation solutions at G&W Electric. Prepare proposals, manage projects, and provide customer support for electrical engineering designs.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare GW switchgear automation solution proposals that include written functional description and pricing.
  • Apply product knowledge of relays, programming, and communication in switchgear distribution automation applications.
  • Provide pre and post sales technical support to sales/marketing, production engineering, and customers for customized distribution automation solutions.
  • Project Manage Distribution Automation projects from Quoting stage through Customer site acceptance.
  • Design logic, program relays and controllers, and test systems as required for projects.
  • Develop flexible program templates and software solutions that can be combined with hardware for customizable product packages.
  • Manage technical relationship with key DA technology vendors.
  • Assist Production Engineering with minor modifications as necessary for specific customer applications.
  • Train and assist customers with installations and commissioning including on-site activities as necessary.
  • Have the ability to function in cross-functional work teams.

Requirements

  • Holds a Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with peers and internal and external customers
  • Strong industrial / utility programming understanding and skills with a strong preference for relay programming
  • Training and/or experience in relays and switchgear and electrical troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of MS Windows, Word, Spreadsheet and project applications is required
  • Can travel overnight 5-10%
  • Preferred technical knowledge: Three Phase power systems, Relay integration and logic programming for SEL, Basler, and GE relays, Communications including Fiber Optic and Radio Communication, Voltage and Current test procedures, Electromagnetics and application of motors, transformers, and generators

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Health club membership program and reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401 (k)
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Vacation
  • Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

Job title

Power Grid Automation Engineer II

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$84,872 - $97,193 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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