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Sr Protection & Control Engineer
About the job Sr Protection & Control Engineer
Job Description – Sr Protection & Control Engineer
Responsibilities
• Perform detailed design on all aspects of electrical protection and control systems to include protection coordination studies, protective relay settings, SCADA/HMI settings, communication settings, RTU, one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, communications architecture.
• Prepare computer-based models for coordination studies.
• Develop protective relay settings for all different relay types (GE, SEL, Siemens, ABB, etc)
• Develop programming files for SCADA/RTU
• Review work of other electrical engineers and provide PE stamping authority.
• Coordinate protection settings with customer and utility as required.
• Develop test protocols for field testing of protection and control system
• Assist company with application for PE Licensure in various states. Apply for PE license on behalf of the company.
• Assist with developing company practices and procedures for Protection and Control engineering work.
• Assist with development of protection and control field test procedures and
troubleshooting of test procedures. Provide guidance and assistance to field personnel in the execution of protection and control tests
• Review field test results for accuracy and provide input on test results
Skills & Knowledge
• Knowledge and expertise with medium and high voltage power systems, including
generation, transmission and distribution networks in industrial, utility and power
generation industry
• Knowledge and expertise with PV and Wind power generation systems and collection substation protection and control
• Power system modeling software such as EasyPower, ETAP or SKM
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Interaction with clients, customers, contractors, and others
• Assist with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings
Qualifications and Experience
• 5+ Years’ experience of directly related engineering experience.
• PE Licensure required
• Ability to apply for additional PE Licenses
• Must be able to legally work in the US