Systems Protection Group Engineer IV

EPS•Richardson, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Electric Power Systems International, Inc. in Richardson, Texas has an opening for a Systems Protection Group Engineer IV. This role involves performing and reviewing various system studies, including Short Circuit, Protective settings, Coordination, Harmonics, Motor Starting, and Arc Flash analysis. The engineer will also perform and review relay programming for multiple platforms and conduct Power Quality Studies, including load studies and forensic analysis. Additionally, the position requires performing Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting for complex power system issues, developing scope, price, and schedule estimates for projects, and supporting sales with quotations and client presentations. The role includes participating in meetings, developing and providing training to less experienced engineers, and offering technical support to testing teams. Quality control reviews of projects are also part of the responsibilities. This position supervises 3 Engineers and 1 System Protection Engineer. Partial remote work is available, with reporting to the EPS office in Richardson, TX. Domestic travel is required approximately 20% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
4 years of experience
Experience in review and interpretation of power quality/harmonics and load flow data from power quality meters
Experience utilizing commercial, industrial, and utility energy systems
Knowledge of NFPA 70E standards for safety
Knowledge of IEEE Standards for testing the equipment such as MV breakers, CTS (on MV breakers and XFMRS), and MV XFMRs
Experience with Relay Protection and Manuals for testing and checking the coordination with the downstream breakers

Responsibilities

Perform and review System studies including Short Circuit, Protective settings, Coordination, Harmonics, Motor Starting, and Arc Flash analysis.
Perform and review Relay programming for multiple platforms including SEL, GE, ABB, Basler, Siemens, SquareD, and Beckwith.
Perform and review Power Quality Studies; Including load studies and forensic analysis.
Perform Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting for complex power system issues.
Develop scope, price and schedule estimates for complex, non-standard projects.
Support Sales in development of non-standard project quotations, presentations and support to client meetings.
Participate in both internal and external meetings as required.
Develop and provide training for less experienced engineers regarding system studies and/or relay programming.
Provide technical support to testing teams, including analyzing power quality tests, medium voltage cable tests, relay test results and relay event reports.
Perform quality control reviews of projects as required.