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 successful candidate will develop and execute utility substation protection and control designs, calculations, and studies. Working independently or as part of a team, the engineer will design, review, direct, and support protection and control projects of varying complexity and scope. The role collaborates with a dynamic substation team to solve problems and provide reliable solutions for customers and the community.
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, including command of English and good written and oral communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to apply engineering principles and theory.
- Ability to assess and recommend solutions for routine projects.
- Familiarity with electric transmission and distribution grids and systems.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Good presentation skills and ability to lead meetings.
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and perform assigned work in an organized manner.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- AutoCAD software skills.
- Professional Engineer registration or a plan to become registered.
- Prior utility or consulting experience.
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, 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.
- Iteratively develop designs that consider cost, project scope, constructability, and consistency with existing practices.
- Coordinate design activities with other members of multidisciplinary project teams.
- 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 by providing technical expertise and onsite technical direction when required.
- Mentor less experienced engineers.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Job Type
Full-time
