Protection and Control Engineer

Excel Engineering•Mounds View, MN

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About The Position

Excel Engineering, Inc. is seeking a goal-oriented, highly motivated, and experienced Protection and Control Engineer for our Mounds View, Minnesota office. This individual must be a go-getter, who is client focused. Since 1990, Excel Engineering, Inc. has differentiated its services from that of its competition by providing client focused engineering solutions. We offer full service Electrical and Control System Engineering Consulting services in the US and abroad. This position works closely with other engineers, project managers, and Client team members in support of both capital and operational improvement projects. The position requires implementing sound engineering principles to ensure project designs are safe and at the industry’s cutting edge. An ability to work independently, self-motivate, and communicate effectively with team members is of the utmost importance to this position.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience in system protection or a related field.
Proven experience with system modeling and fault analysis software (CAPE, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower).
Knowledge of NERC PRC standards for compliance is preferred.
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or equivalent experience is required.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 Scale.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and AutoCAD; experience with Mathcad is a plus.
Strong knowledge of protective relay settings for medium and low voltage systems.
Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in a team environment.
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements
SEL Relay Experience and RTAC Programming experience preferred
Experience with IEC61850
Familiarity with substation protection, control design, and industry standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform short-circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, and step-distance coordination.
Develop relay settings and coordination studies, including test plans and commissioning assistance.
Analyze and troubleshoot protection system events and prepare NERC PRC compliance reports.
Design protection schemes for transmission, distribution, generation, and renewable energy sources.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Interface with clients to develop project scopes and estimates for protective relay settings and coordination studies.
Collaborate with multi-discipline engineering teams to execute detailed engineering work.
Review and produce design drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and control panel elevations.
Support on-site commissioning and relay testing.