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UTILITIES PROTECTION SENIOR ENGINEER - SUBSTATION
$111k-133k (estimate)
Full Time | Public Administration
3 Weeks Ago
City of Riverside is Hiring an UTILITIES PROTECTION SENIOR ENGINEER - SUBSTATION Near Riverside, CA
Job DescriptionTHE POSITIONThe City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications from current employees for the position of UTILITIES PROTECTION SENIOR ENGINEER - SUBSTATION to fill one (1) vacancy in the Electric Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
This is a Protection Relay Senior Engineer position in the Riverside Public Utilities Substation Engineering Group. The Protection Engineer is responsible for maintaining the safety and reliability of our substations through the design and analysis of protective relaying schemes. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in substation protection & control design, a detail-oriented approach, and a dedication to engineering excellence.
Under general supervision, the Utilities Protection Senior Engineer is to perform supervisory and professional electrical engineering work in the design, investigation and construction of electric utility projects and to do related work as required. As incumbents progress through this job series, projects become considerably more technically demanding and may involve direct supervisory responsibilities and duties.
Standard Material Lists Standard Specifications
Other technical and administrative policies and procedures as appropriate
Experience: Four years of experience in professional electric utility engineering work comparable to that of Utilities Associate Electrical Engineer in the City of Riverside Electric Utility. Registration in California as a Professional Engineer is highly desirable or may be required as a matter of law, depending of the assigned responsibilities.
Highly Desired Qualifications:
SELECTION PROCESSDOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
This is a Protection Relay Senior Engineer position in the Riverside Public Utilities Substation Engineering Group. The Protection Engineer is responsible for maintaining the safety and reliability of our substations through the design and analysis of protective relaying schemes. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in substation protection & control design, a detail-oriented approach, and a dedication to engineering excellence.
Under general supervision, the Utilities Protection Senior Engineer is to perform supervisory and professional electrical engineering work in the design, investigation and construction of electric utility projects and to do related work as required. As incumbents progress through this job series, projects become considerably more technically demanding and may involve direct supervisory responsibilities and duties.
- Actual job classification is Utilities Senior Electrical Engineer.
- Perform complex studies of technical, environmental and economic feasibility, engineering field studies and related studies pertaining to proposed and existing system facilities.
- Plan their own work and the work of others. Complete special projects that are frequently long and complex, requiring advanced engineering and technical ability. The projects often involve new, innovative and original ideas. This responsibility includes such projects as:
- Develop and update written directives for their department and for use by other employees to include:
Standard Material Lists Standard Specifications
Other technical and administrative policies and procedures as appropriate
- Research activities pertaining to new and failed materials, engineering and construction practices.
- Economic, loading, load flow, and project justification reports.
- Other directives as required.
- Develop major engineering projects and other engineering projects with unique problems which have an important effect on other major utility projects.
- Provide background information and documentation for management consideration on major projects and technical matters involving advanced engineering theories, concepts and principles.
- Work with other engineering personnel of limited experience in an advisory capacity or supervisory capacity.
- Make sound decisions independently on technical problems and methods related to the work being performed.
Experience: Four years of experience in professional electric utility engineering work comparable to that of Utilities Associate Electrical Engineer in the City of Riverside Electric Utility. Registration in California as a Professional Engineer is highly desirable or may be required as a matter of law, depending of the assigned responsibilities.
Highly Desired Qualifications:
- Designing protective relaying schemes for high voltage substations to ensure reliable and securing operation of electrical power systems.
- Developing and implementing relaying settings using knowledge of microprocessor relays to optimize system protection.
- Conducting detailed event analysis to identify and rectify potential issues, enhancing system resilience.
- Performing comprehensive engineering studies, including short circuit analysis, relay coordination, CT saturation studies, and arc flash hazard analysis, to support system design and safety.
- Developing sequence of operation documents and functional descriptions to clearly define system behaviors under various conditions.
- Creating, reviewing, and approving substation design drawings, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, breaker schematics, and control schematics, ensuring they meet industry standards and project requirements.
- Ensuring compliance with NERC PRC standards, specifically PRC-005-6 and PRC-006-5, to meet regulatory requirements and maintain system integrity.
- Coordinating with substation design and test groups to facilitate smooth implementation of protection schemes and ensure that all components of the substation design integrate effectively.
- Leading and supporting the testing and commissioning of protective relay systems, working closely with the substation design and test groups to validate system performance and reliability.
SELECTION PROCESSDOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
- Completed Employment Application
- Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
- An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
- An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
SALARY
$111k-133k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/25/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/13/2024
WEBSITE
riverside-al.com
HEADQUARTERS
RIVERSIDE, AL
SIZE
25 - 50
FOUNDED
1981
CEO
RICK OLIVER
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
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