Engineer, Substations Protection & Control
About The Position
AES Indiana is seeking a Substations Protection & Control Engineer to work in its Indianapolis, Indiana offices. The engineer will design and implement new and existing utility substations ranging from 13.2 kV to 345 kV. Candidates at all experience levels will be considered. The role involves developing and executing utility substation protection and control designs, calculations, and studies, individually or as part of a team, and supporting projects of varying complexity and scope. The substation team works collaboratively to solve problems and provide reliable solutions for customers and the community. The engineer will coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and other substation team members, apply existing standards and best practices, manage project documents and schedules, assist with equipment procurement, and provide technical expertise and onsite direction during construction when required. The role also represents AES Indiana to the public and its customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems from an ABET-accredited program.
- Working understanding of power system symmetrical components.
- Ability to work both as a team member and independently.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and command of English, including written and oral communication.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to apply engineering principles and theory.
- Familiarity with electric transmission and distribution grids and systems.
- Good judgment, initiative, and proactiveness.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop and execute strategy and manage day-to-day operations.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others and with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- AutoCAD software skills.
- Professional Engineer registration or a plan to become registered.
- Prior utility or consulting experience.
- Good presentation skills and ability to lead meetings.
Responsibilities
- Complete substation protection and control designs, including panel arrangements, one-line and single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC schematics, DC elementary diagrams, equipment wiring, and relay panel wiring.
- Analyze existing protection schemes to identify weaknesses and propose improvements.
- Develop cable schedules and bills of materials.
- Apply and interconnect SCADA and communication systems within substations.
- Perform relay settings calculations and system coordination studies.
- Create and analyze transmission and distribution relay settings and logic diagrams.
- Review system fault events and recommend remedial actions when required.
- Develop designs that balance cost, project scope, constructability, and consistency with existing practices.
- Coordinate design activities with multidisciplinary project team members.
- Represent AES Indiana to the public and its customers.
- Consult with substation team members to incorporate existing standards and best practices into designs.
- Develop engineering equipment and services specifications.
- Manage project documents.
- Assist with equipment procurement.
- Ensure project schedules are met.
- Support construction activities with technical expertise and onsite technical direction when required.
- Assess and recommend solutions for routine projects.
- Prioritize, plan, and perform assigned work in an organized manner.
- Present information and lead meetings.
- Mentor less experienced engineers.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Job Type
Full-time
