Protection Engineer

Electrical Consultants • Pullman, WA

309d • $107,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV. ECI has an immediate opening for a Protection Engineer. As a Protection Engineer, the successful candidate will provide power system protection services including system model development, short circuit analysis, relay settings development, area coordination studies, standards development, relay operation analysis, and technical reviews of drawings and relay settings. The successful candidate will also be in charge of mentoring less experienced engineers via direct training and technical review of work.

Requirements

• BSEE or equivalent degree.
• 5+ years protection engineering experience.
• SEL Relay Setting Experience.
• ASPEN OneLiner or PSSE CAPE experience.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules.

Nice To Haves

• P.E. license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide power system protection services including system model development.
• Conduct short circuit analysis.
• Develop relay settings.
• Perform area coordination studies.
• Develop standards.
• Analyze relay operation.
• Conduct technical reviews of drawings and relay settings.
• Mentor less experienced engineers through direct training and technical review of work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan.
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Continued professional education reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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