JOB TITLE: Engineer, Protection & Control

Location: North Fort Myers, FL

Work Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm

Candidates who exceed the minimum qualifications—such as those with advanced credentials, extensive related experience, or demonstrated expertise in key competencies—may be hired at a higher classification level, subject to departmental needs and budget.

Our benefits include:

Company-wide annual incentive plan

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match

Company funded Pension Plan

On-site wellness/medical facility

Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance

Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off and paid holidays

Wellness program with financial rewards

Tuition reimbursement

Group life insurance

Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 250,000 members throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida. We employ approximately 470 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary: Design and coordinate protection and control systems for one or more of the following areas of responsibility: transmission, substation or distribution. Provide support for the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of protection and control systems. Perform post-fault event analysis. Develop and maintain standards and specifications. Work on project teams. Assist with NERC compliance.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system models for short circuit analysis and coordination studies (Aspen OneLiner / CymeDIST).
• Design detailed wiring diagrams for protection and control schemes.
• Analyze protection coordination, perform protection calculations, and create relay protection and logic settings.
• Prepare and maintain protection system specifications and standards in compliance with industry guidelines and good engineering practices.
• Evaluate application of new protection equipment.
• Maintain accurate protection system documentation (drawings, settings, and scheme descriptions).
• Investigate protection system misoperations and develop corrective action plans.
• Provide construction and commission testing support for protection and control projects.
• Provide technical support to substation and relay technicians.
• Coordinate protection and control projects: design, bill of materials, cost estimates, purchase requisitions, and schedule.
• Participate on project teams for large scope projects such as new substation construction.
• Perform and document tasks required to demonstrate compliance with NERC protection and control requirements.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers at all levels within LCEC. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.
• Support Storm Restoration efforts when needed. Work in emergency storm situations (i.e. hurricanes) and work long hours (>12 hours per day) for many continuous days/weeks as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate's Degree Engineering (Electrical or Power preferred) with 6 years of protection and control engineering experience. (Required) or
• Bachelor's Degree Engineering (Electrical or Power preferred). (Required)
• Master's Degree Engineering (Electrical or Power preferred). (Preferred)

Experience

• Engineering experience with 2 years in Power Engineering. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with all levels within and outside of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and demands.
• Strong analytical, decision analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high-energy and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid and in State Florida driver’s license or ability to obtain one upon employment Upon Hire. (Required)
• Licensed Professional Engineer-NSPE. (Preferred)

Physical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: Standing Occasionally,
  Walking Occasionally,
  Sitting Constantly,
  Lifting Rarely,
  Carrying Rarely,
  Pushing Rarely,
  Pulling Rarely,
  Climbing Rarely,
  Balancing Rarely,
  Stooping Rarely,
  Kneeling Rarely,
  Crouching Rarely,
  Crawling Rarely,
  Reaching Rarely,
  Handling Occasionally,
  Grasping Occasionally,
  Feeling Rarely,
  Talking Constantly,
  Hearing Constantly,
  Repetitive Motions Frequently,
  Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently.

• Working Environment: Frequently Air-conditioned office environment, Rarely Extreme cold, Rarely Extreme heat, Rarely Humidity, Rarely Wet, Occasionally Noise, Rarely Hazards, Rarely Temperature Change, Rarely Atmospheric Conditions, Rarely Vibration.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS.... Responding to storms may be considered a condition of employment: LCEC provides critical services to our community during an emergency. Employees may be required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our LCEC members. Employees are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Position Summary The primary objective of this role is to manage the Engineering function, plan and execute projects.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work with construction managers and superintendents with planning, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, quality control, safety and coordination of subcontractors and internal technical and support staff
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling, and performance
• Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety and environmental rules and procedures and ensure all work is done in a manner which enhances the safety of the work environment
• Perform engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and handling minor problems of a technical nature arising during construction
• Manage the flow of technical information between Owner, Architect, and company
• Assist the project team in building/maintaining project schedule
• Assist the project superintendent in the coordination of subcontractors
• Track owner and subcontractor change orders
• Manage the procurement schedule for the project
• Assess constructability of projects at the design stage, determine magnitude of effort required to execute, and thoroughly assess the impact of the construction project on existing facilities and operations
• Execute construction plans to specifications in accordance with all applicable codes and standards
• Responsibilities may include: field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating and supervision of field activities
• Investigate problems and/or reported incidents; identify and recommend solutions/alternatives as appropriate
• Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc
• May be involved in the division estimating unit
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc. Ability to relocate as needed

Skills and Abilities

• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Effective listening skills
• Negotiation skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• The ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required
• 5 – 7 years of engineering experience required

Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.

Salary range $83,168 - $145,828