Protection & Control Engineer - Job Family

NiSource•Gary, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the design review, installation, testing, and maintenance of the protection and control systems that safeguard NIPSCO’s electric transmission, distribution, and generation infrastructure. Performs P&C system troubleshooting and problem correction. Investigates electric system events and protection operations. Performs startup and commissioning of new T&D equipment. Performs NERC compliance activities. Documents and reviews compliance requirements. Performs fieldwork in an industrial setting with exposure to high voltage, electromagnetic fields, and hazardous materials. Work schedule can include extended hours or overnight stays out of the area. Personnel are subject to 24/7 emergency call out.

Requirements

Graduate from a four-year ABET accredited college or university program with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering OR Engineering Technology
Knowledge of Electric Engineering
Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft 365 skills
Understanding of basic engineering/technical theories and principles.
Understanding of basic practices of researching technical design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
Ability to read/interpret drawings/standards to analyze/solve problems
Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to perform duties under close supervision
Good written and oral communication skills
Valid Driver’s License
2+ years of Protection & control experience (for Engineer 2)
Ability to analyze troubleshoot protection & control schemes under limited supervision (for Engineer 2)
Ability to execute moderate capital projects with limited supervision, which includes the ability to provide on-site technical support and direction of field personnel to ensure that all substation and line electrical equipment and P&C systems are installed, tested and operated properly. (for Engineer 2)
Ability to perform scheduled maintenance of P&C systems to ensure reliability and compliance with NERC requirements with limited supervision. (for Engineer 2)
Specific ability to use engineering PC applications (AutoCAD, AcSELerator QuickSet & RTAC, RTS, PowerBase). (for Engineer 2)
4+ years of Protection & control experience (for Engineer 3)
Proficient in written and oral communication skills (for Engineer 3)
Ability to train level 1 & Level 2 engineers (for Engineer 3)
Proficient in dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds (for Engineer 3)
Proficient in engineering/technical theories and principles (for Engineer 3)
Proficient understanding in protection & control principles (for Engineer 3)
Proficient ability to analyze and troubleshoot P&C schemes independently (for Engineer 3)
Ability to analyze system events and provide summary reports to operational teams (for Engineer 3)
Ability to devise and apply specific test procedures related to protective relay control systems (for Engineer 3)
Proficient in basic practices of researching technical design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations (for Engineer 3)
Ability to work with customers or contractors on major projects and explain complex technical issues (for Engineer 3)
Ability to complete complex P&C system modernizations & capital projects independently (for Engineer 3)
Ability to operate complex electrical test equipment and accurately interpret results (for Engineer 3)
Ability to perform P&C scoping for basic capital improvement projects (for Engineer 3)
Specific ability to use engineering PC applications (AutoCAD, SEL AcSELerator, RTS, PowerBase) (for Engineer 3)
7+ years of protection & control experience (for Senior Engineer)
Skilled in written and oral communication skills (for Senior Engineer)
Skilled in engineering/technical theories and principles (for Senior Engineer)
Skilled in basic practices of researching technical design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations (for Senior Engineer)
Skilled in dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds (for Senior Engineer)
Ability to perform duties with increased latitude for un-reviewed work (for Senior Engineer)
Ability to design complex protection & control schemes for new substations or renovation projects. (for Senior Engineer)
Performs detailed drawings reviews to ensure strict adherence to NIPSCO P&S standards. (for Senior Engineer)
Provides guidance and support to external design firms. (for Senior Engineer)
Ability to perform P&C scoping for complex capital improvement projects (for Senior Engineer)

Nice To Haves

Understanding of basic principles of project management
PMP Certification
Experience in the electric utility industry
Demonstrated leadership (for Senior Engineer)

Responsibilities

Reviews project design drawings and verify field wiring to ensure strict adherence to proper relaying practices and NIPSCO standards.
Provides engineering support on site and directs various operating and construction personnel to ensure that all substation electrical equipment is installed, tested and operates properly.
Designs control scheme logic and originate protective relaying schematic diagrams for new substations or renovation projects.
Performs acceptance, calibration, functional testing and final load checks of protective relays and control schemes for new substations or renovation projects.
Performs field acceptance testing of new substation equipment (power transformers, high voltage circuit breakers, instrument transformers, voltage regulators, circuit reclosers, capacitor banks, and motor operated switches).
Performs scheduled inspection and functional test maintenance of protective relays and equipment control systems to ensure continued reliability.
Maintains, calibrates and repairs the system monitoring equipment (Digital Fault Recorders and Sequential Event Recorders) located at critical transmission substations.
Maintains, calibrates and repairs the electronic controls used in voltage regulating, power factor correction and circuit recloser equipment.
Provides technical assistance and engineering services to various departments within the company and to industrial and commercial customers.
Documents all equipment test data and maintain the most current version of substation electrical prints.
Provides the field-testing of the recommended grid installation to ensure adherence to design parameters.
Conducts substation power transformer loading and voltage surveys and maintains system distribution voltage levels in proper adjustment.
Provides training, assistance, and sets positive example for level 1 and 2 field engineers.
Respond anytime, day or night, to investigate and provide solutions to field problems with protective relaying control schemes or other substation equipment.
Must be able to carry test equipment up to 60 lbs.

Benefits

Continuous service to customers at all times
Work outside of normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations
Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration.
Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law.
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program.
Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries.
Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers.
Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.