Engineer I, Substations Protection & Control

AES US • Indianapolis, IN

12h

About The Position

The Engineer I works on the IPL Relay/SCADA team, which installs and maintains protective relay and SCADA systems in IPL substations ranging from 4 kV to 345 kV and in power plants. The role works closely with and supports Relay/SCADA technicians and is responsible for engineering equipment replacement and upgrade projects of limited scope.

The position performs relay setting calculations and coordination studies, develops RTU/SCADA configurations, evaluates relay performance following system events, and supports commissioning, troubleshooting, field construction, and maintenance activities. It also develops or revises electrical substation control schemes and wiring diagrams and helps establish safe work practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or another related discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Two to five years of progressively responsible engineering-related experience.
• Two to four years of experience in Protective Relaying or SCADA systems on electric utility transmission and distribution systems and at power plants.

Nice To Haves

• Relay setting development experience on both transmission and distribution systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform relay coordination studies.
• Experience with short-circuit modeling software such as ASPEN OneLiner.
• Demonstrated ability to perform substation RTU/SCADA configurations.
• Knowledge of DNP3 and ModBus protocols.
• Familiarity with SEL and GE relays and associated software.
• Electric utility T&D engineering or operations-related experience.
• Knowledge of NERC reliability standards (PRC, CIP).
• Professional Engineering License.
• Positive attitude and priority for safe and reliable operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform relay setting calculations and coordination studies.
• Develop RTU/SCADA configurations.
• Evaluate relay performance following system events.
• Oversee commissioning of new SCADA and relay equipment and systems.
• Investigate and resolve protection and control system operation issues.
• Support field staff in construction and maintenance activities.
• Create or revise electrical substation control schemes and wiring diagrams, including single-line, three-line, AC/DC schematics, SCADA, and relay diagrams.
• Develop new and follow established work practices to ensure a safe work environment.
• Engineer equipment replacement and upgrade projects of limited scope.

What This Job Offers

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