Position Summary:

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex and high-level electrical engineering work activities and projects that require the application of theory to solve well-defined problems, or provide analysis. Exhibit fundamental understanding of standards, codes, and regulations relevant to the area of assignment. Develop relay settings for zones of protection within a substation, and perform peer reviews of the work of other engineers. Gain familiarity with pertinent equipment, materials, systems and business processes. Provide mentorship, training, and guidance to lesser-experienced engineers.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Review relay protection and control activities for 4kV thru 765KV electrical substation projects.
• Review P&C scopes for electric substation projects.
• Prepare and/or review P&C engineering and designs for electrical substation projects.
• Participate in project scheduling, resource planning, and cost control for assigned projects.
• Provide engineering support for project installation, commissioning, checkout and troubleshooting.
• Review and approve P&C related work of other team members.
• Model transmission system impedances and perform short circuit fault studies
• Perform area protection studies and recommend settings for existing and new transmission line and station protection schemes.
• Review, evaluate and provide P&C comments and recommendations on transmission system planning proposals.
• Coordinate with transmission customers and interconnected companies on associated protection issues.
• Perform activities related to NERC P&C standards.
• Identify, clarify, resolve, and initiate solutions to protection and control problems through analysis of interruption reports and fault recorder records.
• Contribute to development of system-wide protection standards for transmission and distribution station protection, metering and control applications. Provide general P&C technical support, as needed, including the technical interfaces with Telecom, Operations, Transmission Region Operations, Station Engineering, Transmission Planning and Project Management

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar focus
• 3-5 years experience in Electrical Engineering and Protection & Controls from internship or relevant industry role preferred – Will look at less experience candidates if relevant
• Able to perform Fault Studies, Coordination Studies, etc.
• Familiarity/knowledge of relays and power systems 

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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