What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Protection Design Engineer position at Electric Power Engineers?
Overview
We are designing the grid of the future!
Design and develop electrical drawings for transmission and distribution substation protection projects, prepare equipment technical specifications, provide technical support and review of client’s design packages including drawings and specifications.
Responsibilities
How you can make an impact:
- Prepare and review electrical drawings including single lines, three lines, relay logic drawings, relay DC schematics, breaker DC schematics, communication drawing, protection panel drawings, wiring block diagrams, DC panel drawings, and substation layouts.
- Prepare relay setting files for SEL, GE, etc. protective relays.
- Prepare generation interconnection drawings for conventional and renewable energy resources
- Prepare bill of material and design basis documents
- Prepare and review technical specification documents
- Process, generate and maintain data as required for other engineering-related work
- Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives
- Execute on multiple tasks at any given time.
- Perform complex tasks according to good engineering practice and EPE procedures.
- Capable of autonomously and independently executing on assigned tasks.
- Participate in multifunctional teams to obtain/provide input, address comments and perform technical studies.
- Identify training needs and present to the Engineering Manager.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with seven years of experience
- PE or PEng license, or ability to gain within six months of hire
- Have high standards in producing quality drawings and documents that he/she shall own with pride.
- Familiar in preparing relay setting files for SEL and GE relays.
- Familiar with SEL Quickset, SEL RTAC, GE Enervista UR Setup
- SCADA system design is a plus.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD for SLDs and three-line diagrams. Familiar with power system protection analysis tools and software including ETAP and ASPEN.
- Strong technical/report preparation skills.
- Proven team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks.
- Flexible with the ability to manage change.
Required Education and Experience
Lead the Change!
Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.
How we support you:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- MyShare Employee Ownership Program
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
Location: This position wilis remote US
Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster
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