Protection & Control Settings Lead

Description

• Perform QA/QC for project deliverables to clients across multiple offices.
• Perform and lead others in system protection setting calculation, development of relay logic diagrams, and protection coordination on various substation projects up to 500kV voltage level.
• Apply industry standards for the protection of system equipment, including power buses, power transformers, HV/MV circuit breakers, capacitor banks, reactors, transmission lines, and distribution feeders.
• Develop and review design basis documentation for protective settings, relay settings calculations and generate native relay configuration files using SEL AcSELerator, GE EnerVista and/or similar vendor software.
• Perform and review power system modeling and protective relay coordination analysis using ASPEN OneLiner or Siemens CAPE, ETAP, SKM, and/or CYME software.
• Prepare and review design calculations, including short circuit calculation, current transformer performance and ratio selection, over-current element coordination, zone-distance element selection and coordination, and relay loadability calculation.
• Provide engineering support with construction and commissioning activities for substations.
• Support bid and execution phase design and consulting services.
• Mentor senior and junior engineers

Requirements

• Atleast 12 years experience in development of protection relay setting for transmission substations and power system studies.
• Proven project leadership: managing multi-disciplinary teams, multiple projects, delivering on time, managing budgets.
• Experience in power systems modeling and protective relay coordination analysis using ASPEN OneLiner or Siemens CAPE, ETAP, SKM, CYME software. Ability to perform Arc Flash and other power system studies is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience with IEC61850 and its implementation is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills — able to interact with clients, regulatory bodies, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Ability to represent the company credibly.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PEng) is highly desired
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as needed, to achieve agreed goals and results.
• Ability to read and interpret protection single lines, three lines, schematics, functional diagrams, etc.
• Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements as they pertain to electric utility reliability requirements.
• The ability to prioritize work effectively, manage deadlines and organization skills required for our rapidly changing environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance