Engineer - Electric System Protection

Central Hudson•Poughkeepsie, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Engineer is specific to our Electric Substation Design Group. An Electric Systems Protection Engineer performs engineering assignments related to the design, construction, compliance, analysis and performance of the company’s electric system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or related engineering field of study
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly
Flexibility to multitask and operate under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
Proficient written/verbal communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills, with innovation in mind
Strong analytical, organizational and quantitative skills
Must perform all tasks safely and design with safety in mind
Ability to actively participate and lead discussions in industry groups
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
Power system engineering experience
Experience with protection and control systems, protective relay coordination, and fault study analysis
Significant experience in the regulated Electric and/or Gas Utility industry; participation in utility industry/policy working groups

Responsibilities

Performs short circuit studies used to aid in the design of protection systems for transmission lines, transformers, bus work, and distribution circuits
Develops reclosing and sectionalizing schemes for transmission lines and distribution circuits
Develops automation and control schemes for substations
Develops substation SCADA configurations for Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s)
Assists in the development and reviews substation schematics
Develops and maintains computer software and databases for studies and system protection needs
Develops substation protection and control schemes for the safe integration of alternative energy sources, integrating current technology with future state goals for system reliability.
Reviews relay and protection system operations for system events for correctness and recommends corrective action as required
Manages large, complex projects with critical timelines, demonstrating improvement with each assignment and an ability to incorporate multiple unscheduled projects/assignments without negative impacts to previously assigned work/goals
Maintains effective working relationships with and is responsive to fellow employees, customers and all the Company’s external relationships
Supports/ Maintains compliance with all applicable NERC Reliability and CIP Standards
Represents Central Hudson in industry activities and organizations such as NYISO, EPRI, NYSRC, NPCC, etc.
Reports issues and recommendations in an objective, clear, and concise manner to peers, supervisors, and managers
Identifies and promotes innovative solutions to engineering problems and/or enhancements to existing processes
Investigates planning methods and procedures of the electric utility industry
Available to provide support for protection system operations occurring outside normal business hours, as required.
Provides support for storm restoration efforts