System Protection & Studies Engineer

HDR • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

HDR Engineering is seeking a System Protection and Studies Project Engineer to join its Power Delivery team. The role performs engineering tasks of varying complexity, assigned by a Lead Project Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Project Manager. The engineer works under the direct supervision of a Senior Engineer, APM, or PM, handles tasks independently, and may assist senior engineers on larger, more complex projects.

The work focuses on protective relaying and power system studies, including relay calculations and settings, coordination studies, compliance reporting, SCADA point lists, communications settings, client reports, construction support, and protection-and-control scheme development and design reviews. The position coordinates with other substation design disciplines and may require travel.

HDR describes itself as an employee-owned company committed to an inclusive and collaborative culture. Its Employee Network Groups support belonging and employee engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the position's location, such as a PE or P.Eng. license.
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software.
• Commitment to active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform protective relay calculations and determine appropriate relay set points.
• Perform protective relay coordination studies using short-circuit modeling software.
• Develop relay setting files using relay vendor software.
• Produce relay coordination compliance reports for applicable NERC-PRC standards.
• Develop SCADA point lists.
• Produce communication settings for protective relays.
• Produce required client protective relay reports.
• Provide protective relay construction support.
• Provide protection and control (P&C) support with scheme development and design reviews.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Senior Engineer, APM, or PM.
• Work independently on tasks and assist senior engineers on larger, more complex projects as needed.
• Coordinate with other substation design disciplines, including P&C design teams.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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