Sr Sys Protection Engineer

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumers Energy is seeking a Senior System Protection Engineer for its Transmission and High Voltage Distribution System Protection team. The position is responsible for designing, analyzing, and protecting moderately complex high-voltage power systems; monitoring the work of lower-level engineers and technicians; and coordinating protection schemes with other utilities. The engineer develops control philosophies and sequences for larger, moderately complex generation, transmission, and distribution systems. The team protects and supports the reliability of Consumers Energy’s 46 kV and 138 kV electric transmission and distribution systems. It designs, configures, and maintains protection schemes and relay systems throughout the asset lifecycle, from planning and design through commissioning, operation, and maintenance. Work includes protection applications, relay settings and coordination, fault analysis, short-circuit studies, protection-system modeling, real-time system support, equipment evaluations, and compliance with NERC reliability standards. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The preferred location is Parnall in Jackson, Michigan, though candidates near the Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, Traverse City, or Bay City Service Centers may also be considered. The selected candidate must live within reasonable commuting distance of the assigned location or be willing to relocate; relocation assistance is available to eligible candidates. The role is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship, including H-1B or TN sponsorship, and cannot employ individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least four years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a non-ABET-accredited program, a Professional Engineering license, and at least four years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of applicable codes related to electronic engineering.
Proficiency in design and calculation software.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with substation automation systems.
Familiarity with SCADA systems.
Must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the assigned location or be willing to relocate.
Must not require current or future immigration sponsorship; CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT candidates are not eligible.

Responsibilities

Develop models and simulations to test moderately complex protection devices under different conditions.
Select protection devices and settings based on system characteristics and desired performance.
Coordinate with engineers to ensure protection systems interact properly with the power system.
Prepare technical reports documenting protection-system designs.
Investigate protection-system faults and develop solutions to prevent recurrence.
Monitor changes in the electric power industry and revise protection designs as needed.
Manage projects involving installation or upgrades of protection systems.
Assist in developing new protection devices and systems.
Perform field tests to verify protection-system operation.
Maintain accurate records of protection-system designs and modifications.
Design, implement, and oversee protection schemes for high-voltage power systems.
Monitor the work of lower-level engineers and technicians on protection-scheme development and implementation.
Coordinate protection schemes with other utilities.
Develop control philosophies and sequences for larger, moderately complex generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.