TRC is seeking a talented Electrical Design Engineer - Protection and Automation Panels for one of our global manufacturing clients. This position will be based at Wendell, NC and is a hybrid work model!
Responsibilities:
• Design electrical, mechanical, and system drawings per customer specs using AutoCAD and Engineering Base (EB).
• Develop logic diagrams and protection schemes.
• Prepare FAT/SAT procedures and support testing.
• Collaborate with internal teams and interface with customers for commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Support project lifecycle including design, implementation, and technical sales input.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years in protection & automation design for power systems.
• 2+ years using Engineering Base (EB) and GEL database.
• 3+ years with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience designing with numerical relays (e.g., SEL, GE, Siemens, ABB).
• Familiarity with IEC61850, DNP, Modbus, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, IEC104, etc.
• Applied knowledge of ANSI/IEC standards.
Preferred:
• Knowledge of medium/high voltage protection, transfer and interlock schemes, generator/line protection.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visio and Office.
• Experience with C programming a plus.