What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Advanced Electrical Engineer - Power Systems position at Honeywell?
Honeywell is seeking a dedicated Energy Systems Electrical Engineer to serve as the subject matter expert for the University of Maryland (UMD) NextGen Energy Program Public-Private Partnership (P3). In this role, you will be responsible for all electrical, instrumentation, and control facets of the Energy Systems operations. This position requires strict onsite presence at the UMD College Park campus and is dedicated solely to the NextGen Program.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for all electrical, instrumentation, and control components, equipment, and systems associated with the UMD Energy Systems.
- Analyze, design, and operate medium voltage electric distribution systems (equal to and greater than 13.8 kV), electric power generation, and industrial instrumentation and control systems.
- Perform power systems modeling, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies using SKM Power*Tools for Windows (PTW).
- Conduct load flow analysis and evaluate new building tie-in requests and load allocations for campus expansion projects.
- Optimize and maintain gas, steam, and diesel turbine generator sets.
- Upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot variable frequency drives for 13.8 kV and 4160V motors.
- Upgrade and maintain medium voltage breakers, switchgear, and protection relays.
- Analyze real-time data through the SCADA/DCS systems to optimize the performance of the central energy plant and distribution network.
- Maintain systems with strict adherence to the operating budget and contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Implement new technologies to replace obsolete systems and support UMD's decarbonization and sustainability goals.
- Interface with and manage vendors, subcontractors, and third-party engineering firms.
- Manage capital projects from the design phase to completion, ensuring compliance with UMD design criteria and interconnection standards.
- Assess job hazards and procedures for the lock-out/tag-out program in coordination with the NextGen Safety Manager.