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Rosendin

Electrical and communications contractor for projects

Systems Engineer Protections and Controls 3

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years of engineering design experience in electrical power systems are required.
  • A strong understanding of power distribution systems, relaying, and automation systems is required.
  • In-depth working knowledge of SEL-751, SEL-787, SEL-487E, SEL-2411, SEL-3350 RTAC, Siemens 7SX82/85, Siemens 7UT, and ABB REF615 is required.
  • In-depth product knowledge of electrical power system components, including emergency generators, transformers, switchgears, switchboards, automatic transfer switches, protective relays, UPS systems, DRUPS systems, motors, static transfer switches, PDUs, battery storage systems, inverters, PV systems, wind turbines, and substation equipment, is required.
  • The ability to understand power system studies and analyze TCCs is required.
  • The candidate should be self-starting and willing to learn new technologies and products.
  • The candidate should have strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop complete power system protection and control during pre-construction, deploying overcurrent, transformer and bus differential, and line differential protection relays, or PLC and RTAC for automatic transfer schemes.
  • Design and develop site-wide electrical distribution sequences of operation to ensure system reliability and resiliency.
  • Coordinate with utilities, turbine power plants, battery energy storage systems, or combinations of these.
  • Specify, evaluate, and review vendor or manufacturer submittals and equipment to ensure they conform to system design requirements.
  • Conduct vendor coordination meetings to ensure systems and equipment work together.
  • Design and develop mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical interlock systems.
  • Work with internal teams to specify appropriate relaying and instrument transformers to ensure secure and dependable operation.
  • Design and develop system-wide automation systems using PLC or RTAC-style industrial controllers, including system overload prevention, multipurpose busway interlocks, load management, generator plant load curtailment, generator plant start and load controls, selective load pickup, and load-shed schemes.
  • Design and develop relay protection and automation logic for SEL, ABB, Siemens, or GE relays.
  • Design and develop system protection and control architecture using IEC 61850, mirrored bit, protection interface, Modbus, DNP, and related technologies.
  • Provide power system failure analysis and sequence-of-event analysis, and/or develop metering and triggering systems to ensure proper event capture for analysis.

About the Company

Rosendin

Electrical and communications contractor for projects

Rosendin provides electrical and communications installation services for large construction projects. It handles the design, procurement, and on-site installation of electrical systems, data networks, and related infrastructure, coordinating with general contractors and owners to meet timelines and quality standards. The company relies on its large, skilled workforce and structured safety and quality controls to manage complex, multi-site builds. What sets Rosendin apart is its long history (since 1919), its ability to scale for big projects, deep cross-disciplinary expertise in electrical and communications work, and a commitment to a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive culture that develops people. The goal is to deliver high-quality installations that create value for clients while fostering growth and opportunity for its employees.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
San Jose, CA
Founded
1919

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