Protection Engineering Specialist II

Mesa Associates, Inc • Knoxville, TN

6d

About The Position

This position is for an Electrical Engineer with an emphasis on generation station protective relaying. The role will be responsible for the design and engineering for generation station relay replacements/retrofits and new installations. PE not required, but preferred.

Requirements

• Electrical Engineer with an emphasis on generation station protective relaying.
• Familiar with IEEE standards

Nice To Haves

• PE preferred.
• Field Testing and Commissioning is a plus (Relay testing, function trip path testing, troubleshooting, etc.).
• ETAP/SKM or other system analysis software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineering for generation station relay replacements/retrofits and new installations.
• Proficiency in relay settings and calculations for generator, transformer, motor, feeder, and bus protection schemes with a focus on SEL, Beckwith and GE relays.
• Familiarity with SEL, Beckwith and GE relay manufacturer software.
• Designing and reviewing drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Perform protective device coordination from 480V to 500kV relays.
• Perform NERC PRC evaluations and reviews (E.g., PRC-025, PRC-019).
• Writing test and checkout procedures.
• Specifying equipment such as protective relays, test switches, aux relays, CT/PTs, etc.

Benefits

• professional development
• exceptional benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed