Associate Electrical Engineer Power System Protection

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously expand knowledge of internal design guides engineering standards systems and applicable industry codes; apply this knowledge effectively to assigned tasks.

• Independently apply developing technical skills while adhering to established quality programs procedures and engineering best practices; support continuous improvement and change management initiatives.

• Prepare a range of engineering deliverables of increasing complexity including calculations studies technical documentation and design packages.

• Conduct technical research and develop recommendations for equipment and material selection based on project requirements and industry standards.

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

• Perform increasingly complex engineering calculations using standard methods and sound engineering principles.

• Understand and comply with project budget schedule and quality requirements; identify define and assist in resolving technical issues within assigned areas of responsibility.

• Provide technical direction and task-level guidance to junior engineers and interns; support their technical development.

• Coordinate design activities with project leadership and collaborate with internal and external team members on assigned projects.

• Interface with other engineering disciplines as needed to support integrated design solutions.

• Develop an understanding of client needs priorities and drivers through regular communication and collaboration; support internal project leadership objectives.

• Contribute to business development or proposal efforts as needed.

• Stay current with emerging technologies tools and industry practices and actively share knowledge with the team.

• As experience grows assist with mentoring performance feedback recognition and professional development of entry-level staff.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

• Approximately 1 year of experience developing protective relay settings including line transformer breaker and bus protection.

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

• Knowledge of common protection schemes and philosophies used in Transmission Distribution and Renewable Collector Substations.

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

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

• Working knowledge of IEC 61850 including GOOSE MMS and Sampled Values (SV) and their application in substation environments.

• Exposure to protective relays used in substation applications including microprocessor-based electronic and electromechanical relays.

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

• Ability to develop protective relay setpoints in accordance with industry standards best practices and project requirements.

• Ability to independently create downloadable relay setting files using multiple vendor software platforms (e.g. SEL AcSELerator QuickSet GE Enervista and similar tools).

• Ability to develop and modify logic used in protection and control schemes.

• 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 institution.

• 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.