Protection And Control Designer

Protection and Controls DesignerOne of the nations top engineering firms is seeking an experienced Protection and Controls Designer to join our team in Hamilton, NJ. In this role, you will be responsible for designing protection and control systems for electrical utility projects, including creating critical deliverables such as one-line diagrams, relay protection schematics, control wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.Responsibilities:

Design protection and control systems for utility projects, including one-line/three-line diagrams, relay protection, control schematics, instrumentation, alarms, SCADA controls, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams

Collaborate with electrical layout designers, project engineers, protection engineers, construction teams, and others

Review and provide guidance on protection and controls designs by other team members

Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers on technical documentation and drawings

Ensure designs comply with utility client standards such as PSEG, FirstEnergy, ACE, Con Ed, PPL, and JCP&L

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of experience in protection and controls design for utilities

Strong understanding of one-line and three-line diagrams for relay protection

Proven skills in controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems design

Proficiency with AutoCAD for drafting protection and control drawings

Ability to review designs for compliance with standards

Comprehensive knowledge of control systems principles and technology applications

Why Join Us?

Long-term opportunity with a leading transmission & distribution consulting company

Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote work

Guaranteed utility projects through at least 2030

Collaborative team environment and independent working opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Apply today for this essential Protection and Controls Designer role!About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.