System Protection Engineer

Ulteig

49d

About The Position

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of System Protection Engineer. The System Protection Engineer acts as a technical leader and is responsible for the full scope of the design, development, and implementation of protective relay settings and coordination studies. Plans, schedules, conducts and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required. ABET accredited program or equivalent required
PE License or ability to obtain within 1 year required.
4+ years of engineering experience
Proven experience in system modeling and fault analysis software (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, or EasyPower), and Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access). Experience with Mathcad is a plus.
Strong knowledge in system modeling, relay coordination studies, and development of associated protective relay settings for systems ranging from 12.47 kV to 345 kV is required. Experience with 500 kV and 765 kV systems is a plus.
Experience applying protection system engineering practices and principles in one or more of the following areas: transmission line, bus, transformer, capacitor bank, reactor bank, feeder, generator, motor, and communication assisted protection schemes
Familiar with application of NERC PRC standards for compliance
Must have a valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain prior to starting date
Must have permanent authorization to work in the US

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering is a plus
On site commissioning, relay testing, and/or construction support is a plus
IEEE Power System Relaying and Control Committee membership is a plus
Proficient with substation protection and control design and industry standards is a plus
Ability to review and produce design drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel elevations is a plus
Capable of substation SCADA, communications, and network engineering a plus
Knowledge of substation electrical physical (apparatus) equipment a plus
Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs short-circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, step-distance coordination, relay settings development and coordination, test plan development, commissioning assistance, protection system event analysis and troubleshooting, and development of NERC PRC compliance reports.
Protection scheme development includes transmission, distribution, generation, and renewable energy sources.
Provides technical guidance to other engineers.