Senior Electrical Engineer Distribution Protection

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Specify, design, and modify power system protection schemes and SCADA schemes. Develop protective relaying settings, and assist in the commissioning of Intelligent Grid Switching Devices (IGSDs) and/or Major Underground (MUG) equipment to maintain the reliability of the CNP electric system. Support distribution capital projects by evaluating protection concerns. Serve as an SME for various internal initiatives and evaluations. This position requires a professional Engineer License in the State of Texas.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a minimum of four years of electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and design.
• Must have a Professional Engineer license.
• Able to use mathematics, including trigonometry and calculus, to complete complex engineering design calculations and relate mathematical solutions to actual utility situations.
• Able to interpret, analyze and produce electrical models, drawings and technical documents.
• Able to apply knowledge of electrical theory and system operations to daily decisions.
• Able to make informed decisions, follow procedures and comply with policies based on the knowledge of the work and the services provided by CenterPoint Energy.
• Able to calculate system short circuit quantities using sequence networks.
• Able to use SAP and GIS for technical engineering applications.
• Able to interpret and apply the Natonal Electric and National Electric Safey Codes.
• Able to understand and follow electric safety principals and work safely around energized equipment and environments where CNP facilities are located

Nice To Haves

• A Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop protection schemes schemes and specify relays for use in independent relaying systems, interacting with other engineering sections, equipment vendors, engineering firms, and operations personnel.
• Calculate and program protective relay set points, including for coordination purposes, for electromechanical and microprocessor relays and issue to operations personnel.
• Design automation and SCADA systems. Program relays, PLCs, and RTACs to ensure system visibility and functionality
• Provide technical assistance with the evaluation and commissioning of new equipment for the interconnection within the CNP electric system.
• Provide support to field personnel in commissioning and the troubleshooting of existing equipment operations.
• Analyze concerns related to possible power quality issues for MUG customers
• Analyze equipment operations and develop reports following system disturbances, with data obtained from microprocessor relays.
• Support the commissioning of new medium voltage customers

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs
• On-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

What This Job Offers

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