Principal (Relay) Engineer, PE

Senior Relay Engineer, PE (Remote option)McCall Thomas Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a senior-level Principal Engineer, PE with Relay experience.Job Location: Hybrid with the requirement to work locally in the Moncks Corner, SC office 20 hours per week.Approximate salary range, depending on level of experience: $140,000 to $170,000At McCall-Thomas Engineering we have been providing quality engineering and technical services since 1945. With more than 200 clients, McCall-Thomas continues to take great pride in utilizing our experience and efficiency to provide the highest quality engineering and technical services for the success of our valued clients.McCall-Thomas Engineering is a multi-faceted engineering firm serving clients through Communications Engineering, Civil & Electrical Engineering and Design, Utility Maintenance Services, Electric Field Operations & UAS, as well as the McT Learning Center and Print Services.A McCall-Thomas Principal Engineer, PE (Relay) will provide engineering and technical expertise to transmission and distribution substation engineering and design teams for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality engineering and design services. This role will entail both direct billable client work and project management support for projects. The employee will be expected to take initiative on discipline-specific work for projects, perform assigned engineering duties and manage project schedules and budgets. He or she will also support proposal development and project cost estimating.Primary responsibilities for this role:Research, investigate and evaluate new technological applications and materials to be used for the design of electrical substationsDevelop project designs for transmission, distribution and generation electrical substations to include the specification and procurement of required equipment and materialsDevelop substation ground grid designsProvide power system and protection engineering services and technical assistance to clientsAssist field personnel with the installation of specified materialPerform soil resistivity tests and fall of potential tests using Syscal Jr.Support factory acceptance testing, site testing & commissioning of substation equipmentDesign and implement protective relay schemesAnalyze and troubleshoot relay system issuesParticipate in system upgrades and modificationsPrepare technical reports and documentationFamiliarity with SCADA systems and their integration with relay protectionCoordinate with other engineers and technicians to ensure proper installation and operation of protective relaysWork with the Engineering Manager to define project objectives, prepare design estimates, and define project requirements and design approachesCoordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirementsIdentify, analyze, and resolve engineering, technical and design problemsPrepare thorough, timely, and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches that meet client requirementsPerform independent work as well as provide second tier independent review of work performed by others including calculations, drawing preparation, drawing accuracy, material BOM, and equipment specifications.Interact with clients' engineering and technical teams on a regular basis; represent McCall-Thomas Engineering positively and professionally, and develop and maintain professional relationships with clientsContinually improve job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, process development, and performanceThis job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.Good CandidateHybrid positionSouth Carolina resident preferred20 hours in the Moncks Corner office with two night per diem and mileage each week20 hours per week remoteBetter CandidateHybrid position, 20 hours per week in Moncks Corner office20 hours per week remoteResident of Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester CountySign on bonusBest Candidate40 hours per week in the Moncks Corner officeSign on bonusRelocation reimbursementWhat Will You Need (Candidates MUST meet the following minimum criteria for consideration):Minimum 15+ years' Relay experience with an electric utility or engineering consulting firmEligibility to work in the US without sponsorship (required)Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering programPE license required within 90 daysValid driver's license with clean driving recordMcCall-Thomas Engineering does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the US.What We Offer:At McCall-Thomas, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for employees, such as:Competitive compensation100% company-paid medical insuranceCompany-paid long-term disability insuranceCompany-paid life insurance401k plan with employer match up to 5%Paid time off and holiday leaveStock ownership opportunities