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Stanley Consultants

Engineering and energy infrastructure consulting services

Protection and Controls Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringPosted on Nov 6
Full-timeDenver, CO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university is required.
  • At least 5 years of protection and control design experience is required.
  • Must be able to work legally in the United States for any length of time.
  • A Professional Engineer license is required, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
  • Must have verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design high-voltage substation protection and control systems, including protection schemes up to 500 kV.
  • Lead design efforts and perform design work with minimal supervision across multiple projects.
  • Determine client requirements and coordinate technical efforts within and across disciplines.
  • Manage design budgets and schedules.
  • Create or modify single-line and three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, bills of materials, bid units, material counts, control building and relay panel layouts, and SCADA, RTU, and communications-system designs.
  • Prepare equipment and system specifications, reports, material procurement and construction specifications, and evaluate contractor bids.
  • Perform electrical system studies, analyses, and design calculations, including equipment and conductor sizing, voltage drop, conduit and cable tray fill, AC loading, and battery sizing.
  • Apply industry codes, standards, and best practices; review client equipment and design specifications for conformance.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines as needed.
  • Conduct site visits to gather data and prepare as-built documentation.
  • Perform factory acceptance and witness testing, and review shop drawings for specification and design conformance.
  • Generate engineering fee estimates.
  • Provide field support during construction and commissioning.
  • Mentor and teach less experienced engineers and design staff.
  • Travel occasionally overnight for client meetings or site visits.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with electrical system studies and analysis software such as ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSLF, CDEGS, or WinIGS is preferred but not required.
  • Experience with design software and tools such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or MicroStation is preferred but not required.
  • Experience with load flow, short circuit, and arc flash analyses is preferred but not required.
  • Experience with protective relay coordination and settings is preferred.
  • Experience working directly with clients and supporting marketing proposals or efforts is preferred.
  • Experience managing a design budget and schedule is preferred.

About the Company

Stanley Consultants

Engineering and energy infrastructure consulting services

Stanley Consultants provides engineering and scientific consulting to solve energy and infrastructure challenges, offering planning, design, analysis, and project delivery for utilities, transportation, and related sectors. Its work relies on a collaborative team of engineers, scientists, technologists, and client-service experts who assess needs, craft solutions, and implement projects through advisory, design, and delivery support. The company sets itself apart as employee-owned and values-based, with a long track record of 110+ years and 50,000 engagements in 120 countries, plus strong workplace recognition. Its goal is to improve lives by solving critical energy and infrastructure problems for clients and communities.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Muscatine, IA
Founded
1913

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