Protection and Control Engineer II

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is seeking a Protection and Control Engineer II to support transmission and distribution protection projects. The role performs protection studies and prepares relay settings, develops electrical drawings, prepares equipment technical specifications, and provides technical support and reviews of client design packages, including drawings and specifications. The position is remote within the United States and requires travel of 30% or more.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering; the required education section specifies a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing protection and control drawings.
• Familiarity with power system protection analysis tools and software, including PSCAD, ETAP, EasyPower, ASPEN, and CYME.
• Familiarity with preparing relay setting files for SEL and GE relays.
• Familiarity with SEL Quickset.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD.
• High standards for producing quality documents and taking ownership of them.
• Strong technical and report preparation skills.
• Teamwork skills and ability to 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 and adapt to change.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform protection studies, including model development, short circuit studies, equipment duty analysis, protection coordination, and PRC compliance studies.
• Prepare relay setting files for protective relays, including SEL and GE relays.
• Prepare and review electrical drawings, including single lines, three lines, relay logic drawings, relay DC schematics, breaker DC schematics, communication drawings, protection panel drawings, wiring block diagrams, DC panel drawings, and substation layouts.
• Prepare generation interconnection drawings for conventional and renewable energy resources.
• Process, generate, and maintain data as required for other engineering-related work.
• Complete assigned projects on time while meeting project quality and budget objectives.
• Execute multiple tasks at a time.
• Perform complex tasks according to good engineering practice and EPE procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% premium coverage for the employee.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% match, 100% vested from day one.
• Opportunity to work with industry leaders.

What This Job Offers

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