Associate Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Dallas, TX

90d

About The Position

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop protective setpoints per industry standards, best practices and client requirements, work with system modeling software programs, and develop downloadable setpoint files on multiple proprietary relay manufacturer software platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in Transmission, Distribution or Power Generation industry.
• Two years of experience in development of protective relay settings.
• Understanding of basic Protection & Control Design concepts, including one lines, three lines, schematics, wiring, etc.
• Familiarity with commonly utilized system modeling software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, etc.).
• Knowledge of the predominant protection schemes and philosophies which are encountered in Transmission, Distribution and Renewable Collector Substations.
• Familiarity with Mathcad and Excel software for protective setting calculations.
• Familiarity with commonly utilized communication protocols (DNP, SEL, MMS, Modbus, etc.).
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and its implementation.
• Familiarity with commonly deployed protective relays in substation environments (microprocessor, electronic, and electromechanical).
• Ability to develop protective setpoints per industry standards, best practices, and client requirements.
• Ability to independently develop downloadable setpoint files on multiple proprietary relay manufacturer software platforms.
• Ability to develop and manipulate logic commonly utilized in protection and control schemes.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies and procedures.
• Prepares a variety of increasingly complex engineering deliverables.
• Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work.
• Prepares increasingly complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• May recognize, define and resolve problems within assigned area.
• May provide direction and guidance to others.
• Assigns tasks to develop entry level professionals and interns.
• Coordinates with project leadership and other internal/external team members on less complex projects.
• Interacts as needed with other disciplines on details of design work.
• Works to understand external client's interest and drivers through regular interaction and communication.
• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes.
• As skills develop, may assist with performance management process, recognition, and any corrective actions required.
• Actively mentors entry level professionals and interns.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401K match and benefits that start day one.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree