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Distribution Protection and Controls Engineer

Location: Southeast

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Department: Power Delivery Distribution Services II Dept

Description

Distribution Protection and Controls Engineer

Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities:

POWER Engineers’ Distribution Engineering Services group is currently seeking a Distribution Protection and Controls Engineer thatwill be responsible for the performance of electrical protection & control systems, for electrical distribution systems within the power delivery/electrical utility sector.The ideal candidate will report to the Hailey, ID office (virtually) while working in a fully remote position. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and perform engineering tasks associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas, such as:

• Substation Protection

• Circuit Breaker Protection

• DER Interconnection Protection

• Line Recloser Protection

• Equipment Protection (Transformers, Capacitor Banks, etc)

• Grid Modernization

• Protection Practices (WildFire Mitigation, FLISR, VVO, etc)

• Arc Flash

• Event Analysis.

• Will interact with a wide variety of individuals to obtain the required information needed to improve performance of electrical distribution protection & control

• Lead and perform engineering tasks associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas

• Exercises authority and technical leadership on assignments that are often self-initiated and self-directed. Assignments are strategic and have significant long-term implications to the achievement of overall business objectives.

• Track project schedules and budgets

• Participation in industry working groups or standards (IEEE, CIGRE, IEC, ANSI)

• Participation as a presenter in industry conferences

• Some travel should be expected

• Ability to support other distribution disciplines such as Planning and Grid Modernization

Required Education/Experience

• A BSEE degree.

• Registration as an Engineer In Training or Professional Engineer.

• 3+ years of experience in the electrical power delivery industry.

• Demonstrated experiencing in Electrical Protection Analysis using one of the following software packages – Aspen, Arc Flash Pro, Cape, CYME, or Synergi.

• Demonstrated experiencing using one or more of the following electrical control software packages – SEL acSELerator, GE EnerVista, Eaton ProView, Beckwith ISPcom.

• Demonstrated experiencing with one or more of the following relay packages – SEL 651-R, SEL-351S, GE F60, Eaton Form 6/7, Beckwith M-7679.

• Must have a strong command of the English language and possess good written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work in design teams, is self-motivated to perform assigned tasks, and take the initiative to learn new topics.

Desired Education/Experience

• A Master’s degree in Engineering.

• Significant knowledge of the design and operation of overhead and underground distribution lines (4 kV through 35 kV).

• Demonstrated advance templating and/or logic solutions internal to SEL, GE, ABB, or Beckwith.

• Demonstrated advance protection solutions internal to Aspen, Cape or external programming scripting.

• Demonstrated industry participation in industry working groups, standards, conference presentations, or publications.

• Experience with developing utility protection standards.

• Experience with the integration of distributed generation within the protection process.

• Field Testing and/or Commission Process Experience.

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Maternity Leave

• Parental Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• 401K       

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us! 

EOE, including disability/vets

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