Associate Electrical Engineer Power System Protection

Key Responsibilities

• Develop protective relay settings and setpoints in accordance with industry standards best practices and project-specific requirements.

• Perform power system modeling and analysis using industry-standard software tools such as ASPEN CAPE CYME ETAP and SKM.

• Create and validate downloadable relay setting files using proprietary relay configuration software (e.g. SEL AcSELerator QuickSet GE Enervista and similar platforms).

• Develop modify and troubleshoot protection and control logic commonly used in substation applications.

• Prepare progressively complex engineering deliverables including calculations studies settings documentation and technical reports.

• Research equipment and material options and provide technical recommendations to support design decisions.

• Collect analyze and manage engineering data to support project execution.

• Adhere to established quality programs engineering standards codes and procedures; support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Understand and comply with project budget schedule and quality requirements; identify and help resolve technical issues within assigned scope.

• Coordinate with project leadership and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on assigned projects.

• Assign tasks and provide technical guidance to entry-level engineers and interns.

• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to understand project drivers and requirements.

• Share knowledge of emerging technologies tools and industry trends with the team.

• As experience grows assist with mentoring performance feedback and professional development of junior staff.

• Provide support to business development or pursuit activities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 14 years of experience in the transmission or substation industry.

• Fundamental understanding of Protection & Control (P&C) design including one-line diagrams three-line diagrams schematics wiring diagrams and panel layouts.

• At least 1 year of experience developing protective relay settings (line transformer breaker bus generator etc.).

• Familiarity with power system modeling and analysis tools such as ASPEN CAPE CYME ETAP SKM or similar software.

• Working knowledge of common protection philosophies used in Transmission Distribution and Renewable Collector Substations.

• Experience using Mathcad and Microsoft Excel for protection and control calculations.

• Familiarity with communication protocols such as DNP MMS Modbus and SEL protocols.

• Knowledge of IEC 61850 concepts including GOOSE MMS and Sampled Values (SV) and their implementation.

• Exposure to commonly deployed protective relays in substation environments including microprocessor-based electronic and electromechanical relays.

• Awareness of NERC PRC standards and other relevant industry codes and regulations.

• Ability to independently develop relay setting files and protection logic using multiple vendor software platforms.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with team members and clients.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited program.

• Minimum of 1 year of related engineering experience.

• Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment onboarding requirements which may include background checks drug screening and motor vehicle records review in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.