Distribution Protection and Control Engineer III

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

10d • Remote

About The Position

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is seeking a Distribution Protection and Control Engineer III to support distribution substation and feeder protection work. The role performs fault event analysis, protection studies, and relay settings, prepares equipment technical specifications, and provides technical support and reviews of client design packages, including drawings and specifications.

The engineer works closely with utility clients and takes responsibility for completing assigned projects on time and within quality and budget objectives. The position involves managing multiple tasks, performing complex engineering work in accordance with good engineering practice and EPE procedures, and handling other assigned duties. This is a US-based remote position with occasional travel of 10% or less.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Experience running distribution protection coordination studies for utilities using CYME and CYME TCC.
• Experience preparing relay setting files for SEL-351 and SEL-651R relays and S&C TripSavers.
• Familiarity with SEL Quickset.
• High standards for producing and taking ownership of quality documents.
• Strong technical and report-preparation skills.
• Ability to work as a team player and build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly when explaining technical matters.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Flexibility and ability to manage change.

Responsibilities

• Perform protection studies, including model development, short-circuit studies, equipment duty analysis, and protection coordination.
• Prepare setting files for protective relays such as SEL and GE relays.
• Perform fault event analysis for distribution substations and feeders.
• Interpret electrical drawings, including single-line and three-line diagrams, relay logic drawings, relay and breaker DC schematics, communication drawings, protection panel drawings, wiring block diagrams, DC panel drawings, and substation layouts.
• Work closely with utility clients on a daily basis.
• Complete assigned projects on time while meeting project quality and budget objectives.
• Execute multiple tasks concurrently.
• Perform complex tasks according to good engineering practice and EPE procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% premium coverage for the employee.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
• Work with industry leaders.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% match, 100% vested from day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level