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Protection & Controls Engineer
$109k-135k (estimate)
Full Time | Pharmaceutical
2 Weeks Ago
PRIMORIS is Hiring a Protection & Controls Engineer Near Fort Worth, TX
As a Substation Protection and Controls Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, analyzing, and implementing protection and control systems for high-voltage substations. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of substation equipment, protecting critical assets, and enhancing the overall reliability of our electrical infrastructure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Protection System Design: Develop detailed protection schemes for high-voltage substations, including relay settings, fault studies, coordination, and scheme logic, to safeguard equipment and personnel from electrical faults.
- Control System Engineering: Design and implement control systems for substation equipment, ensuring seamless and coordinated operation within the broader power grid.
- Commissioning and Testing: Work with the commissioning and testing lead on projects for protection and control systems, validating their performance and adherence to industry standards.
- Fault Analysis: Conduct fault studies and simulations to assess the response of protection systems during various fault scenarios, identifying potential vulnerabilities and recommending improvements.
- Relay Configuration: Program and configure protective relays and control devices, ensuring accurate and reliable response to abnormal system conditions.
- Substation Automation: Integrate intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) and automation systems into substation design, enhancing operational efficiency and remote monitoring capabilities.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of relevant industry standards, such as NERC, IEEE, and IEC, and ensure that protection and control designs align with applicable regulations.
- Project Coordination: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including substation engineers, project managers, and technicians, to deliver comprehensive protection and control solutions within larger utility projects.
- Troubleshooting and Support: Provide technical support during substation operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities, assisting in the resolution of complex issues.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance protection and control system designs, optimize settings, and implement best practices to improve system reliability and performance.
EDUCATION & MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in substation protection and controls engineering, with a focus on high-voltage applications.
- In-depth knowledge of protective relays, IEDs, control schemes, and communication protocols used in substations.
- Familiarity with power system protection practices, fault analysis, and coordination principles.
- Proficiency in using relevant software tools for protection and control system design, simulation, and configuration.
- Understanding of substation automation concepts and integration with SCADA systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- P.E. (Professional Engineer) license or equivalent certification is preferred.
- Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Third-Party Agency Notice:
Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Pharmaceutical
SALARY
$109k-135k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/05/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/04/2024
WEBSITE
primorisgroup.com
HEADQUARTERS
Califon, NJ
SIZE
<25
INDUSTRY
Pharmaceutical
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