Entry-Level Electrical Engineer (Renewables)

Power Engineers • Billings, MT

110d

About The Position

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is seeking an Entry-level Electrical Protection/Studies Engineer for our office in Billings, MT. The successful applicant will be responsible for performing electrical studies and/or performing protective relaying configurations/calculations for utility and industrial/commercial clients. Applicable power systems primarily include renewable generation facilities, substations, transmission systems, and distribution systems. Activities will consist of one or more of the following: Protective Relaying: short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings calculation, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis. Applicable software: AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030), AcSELerator Architect, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD/RTDS Power System Planning Studies: steady-state real and reactive power flow including outage contingencies, generation interconnect feasibility, P-V and Q-V analysis for voltage stability margins, dynamic stability performance, automation of large batch simulations, working with models from NERC regional entities (WECC, MRO, SERC etc.), NERC compliance. Applicable Software: PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, Python Scripting Infrastructure Design Studies: substation grounding, corona and electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination (lightning, switching surge, and contamination performance), transient (time domain) simulation, power quality (harmonics, voltage flicker, over/under voltage, etc.), motor starting, AC interference (transmission line interaction with railroads and pipelines). Applicable Software: CDEGS, ATP-EMTP, PSCAD.

Requirements

• Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an ABET-accredited university.
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
• Ability to work in design teams and self-motivated to perform assigned tasks.
• Strong command of English language with demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in consulting engineering and the renewable energy industry.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Within three months of graduation with a GPA above 3.0/4.0.
• Power system courses covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow, and protective relaying.
• Familiarity with electrical design drawings/schematics.
• Internships and experience in the technical areas and software listed.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certification with the expectation to work toward professional engineering registration (PE).

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical studies and protective relaying configurations/calculations for utility and industrial/commercial clients.
• Conduct short circuit and symmetrical component analysis.
• Develop protection schemes and criteria.
• Calculate relay settings and integrate with SCADA systems.
• Ensure NERC compliance and perform arc flash analysis.
• Conduct power system planning studies including steady-state real and reactive power flow.
• Perform generation interconnect feasibility and voltage stability analysis.
• Automate large batch simulations and work with NERC regional entity models.
• Conduct infrastructure design studies including substation grounding and insulation coordination.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree