Engineer - Protection & Control

Description

• Perform engineering design, estimating, and analysis of the electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of the capital construction programs. Perform engineering calculations and analysis. Review and approve detailed protection system designs, including settings, developed both internally and by engineering consultants.
• Travel to worksites on an as needed basis.
• Review and approve work of engineering contractors who provide automation engineering and design services to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements. Develop technical specifications, standards, contracts and purchase orders. Direct engineering contractors and consultants performing system automation & integration roles.
• Management of compliance programs applicable to substation assets. Act as subject matter expert during audits.
• Analyze distribution fault event operations to ensure protection scheme operated as intended. Develop and provide clear and concise fault analysis reports to management depicting corrective actions and lessons learned when necessary.

Requirements

• Proficiency and fluency in power system protection theory, application, standards, design, test, commissioning, and analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of power system analysis and fundamentals of equipment protection.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of FERC/NERC/NPCC and state regulations
• MS in Engineering
• Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and, interpret engineering documentation, review, and approve engineering work done by others
• Strong Electrical Design Experience.
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)
• Able to perform protection coordination analysis.
• Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g., sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering / technology.
• Knowledge of IEC-61850 standards.
• Successful Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
• Knowledge of national and international standards, regulations, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection.
• Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)
• 4 years of experience in Engineering or 1 year min of experience in Protection & Control and 1 year min of engineering experience
• Experience with power system protection applications such as ASPEN OneLiner, ASPEN Line Database.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance