Lead System Protection Engineer

Job Description:

• Act as a technical leader for system protection engineering
• Lead the full scope of protective relay settings and coordination studies
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work
• Perform short-circuit and symmetrical component analysis
• Perform time-current and step-distance coordination
• Develop and coordinate relay settings
• Develop test plans and assist with commissioning
• Analyze and troubleshoot protection system events
• Develop NERC PRC compliance reports
• Develop protection schemes for transmission, distribution, generation, and renewable energy sources
• Provide technical guidance to other engineers

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required
• ABET accredited program or equivalent required
• PE License required or ability to obtain a PE License within 1 year of start date
• A minimum of 7-9 years of relevant experience is required
• Proven experience in system modeling and fault analysis software (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, or EasyPower)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Strong knowledge of system modeling, relay coordination studies, and protective relay settings for systems ranging from 12.47 kV to 345 kV
• Experience applying protection system engineering practices in transmission line, bus, transformer, capacitor bank, reactor bank, feeder, generator, motor, or communication-assisted protection schemes
• Familiarity with NERC PRC standards for compliance
• Willingness to travel 10-20% of the year
• Ability to work in a high-paced team environment
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the US
• Must have a valid driver's license, or ability to obtain prior to starting date

Benefits:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture
• Flexible working schedule
• Remote, hybrid, or in-office work options
• Drug Free Workplace