Assoc Sys Protection Engineer
About The Position
The Associate System Protection Engineer will support the design, analysis, and protection of voltage power systems. The incumbent will aid the implementation of protection schemes for our transmission and distribution systems by completing tasks in support of more senior engineers as directed and delegated. Help with the development of control philosophies and sequences for our generation, transmission, and distribution systems. The Transmission and High Voltage Distribution (T&HVD) System Protection team is responsible for all aspects of protection of Consumers Energy’s 46 and 138 kV electric systems. By utilizing our individual and collective expertise, we set up and configure the protection schemes and equipment used on our T&HVD systems while working continuously with many companywide stakeholders to ensure all protection devices are applied and configured in a manner that optimizes system performance. T&HVD System Protection supports all T&HVD projects from the conceptual stage, through the engineering and commission stages and into long term operation and maintenance. We serve as subject matter experts for T&HVD protection equipment evaluations, protection device applications, protection device modeling, fault analysis, short-circuit calculations, protection of real time system operating conditions, NERC protection standards compliance and more.
Requirements
- Knowledge of applicable codes related to electronic engineering
- Proficient in design and calculation software
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of electric utility distribution planning, construction, operation, and maintenance
- Knowledge of SCADA systems
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with 0 - 2 years of experience with substation automation systems.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with 0 - 2 years of experience with substation automation systems.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and implementation of protection schemes for voltage power systems as directed by more senior engineers.
- Assist in the development of models and simulations to test the performance of protection devices under various conditions.
- Perform field tests of protection systems to verify their proper operation.
- Maintain accurate records of protection system designs and modifications.
- Work on projects related to the installation or upgrade of protection systems.
- Take direction from other more senior engineers assist in ensuring that the protection system interacts properly with the rest of the power system.
- Provide data for review and input on technical reports documenting the design of protection systems.
- Assist in the development of new protection devices and systems.
- Accompany senior engineers on field tests of protection systems to verify their proper operation.
- Maintain accurate records of protection system designs and modifications.
- Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Up to 13 paid Holidays
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
