Engineer -Substations & Transmission - Relay

Responsibilities

• Ensures implementation of Company safety, health and environmental programs for employees whose work is directed.
• Ensures that safe work practices are followed and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
• Commitment to the Way We Work Principles, and adhere to the Companys Standards of Business Conduct and other Company procedures including Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), discipline, and security.
• Prepares sketches to be used as the design guide for Design Drafters in the preparation of relay and meter one-line diagrams, schematics and construction drawings.
• Effectively performs Relay Setting Calculations for electromechanical, solid state, and microprocessor type relays.
• Familiar with vendor software, settings/logic files and communication assisted protection systems.
• Effectively uses the Aspen One Line system-modeling program for fault current simulations and relay coordination.
• Serves on committees as required as well as attend and represent the Company at industry meetings.
• Supports the field personnel to develop relay system testing, analyze system problems and perform root cause analysis.
• Prepare outage reports for each system relay operation and system disturbances utilizing relay/DFR records. Provide test letters and corrective action plans.
• Performs preliminary Engineering cost estimates for feasibility studies as required to develop project alternatives.
• Visits manufacturing facilities to witness tests on protection apparatus and prepare reports.
• Participates in departmental meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Informs department leads on the progress of projects, including the department budget.
• Stays abreast of industry developments, specifically in the Relay and Transmission Planning field.
• Actively participates in the Companys Emergency Response Plan through a designated storm assignment.
• Familiar with NERC, NPCC, and RFC standards and requirements associated with Protection systems.

Qualifications

• Required Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is required. 3-5 years minimum of engineering work experience in Relay Engineering.
• Required Experience and/or knowledge: Transmission relay design, settings and testing.
• Preferred Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering, 1 year experience related to relay and control system design.
• Required Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, technical and computer skills, ability to apply good individual judgment, initiative, creativity and decision making in the handling of assignments, technically proficient in a broad range of engineering responsibilities and show a willingness to explore and implement new and creative solutions, proficiency with ASPEN and SEL/GE software.
• Preferred Skills: Demonstrated analytical skills, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Effective interpersonal skills, Develops and delivers effective presentations, Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Licenses and Certifications: Driver's License Required, Professional Engineer (PE) to have a NY, NJ & PA Professional Engineers License or be in the process of qualifying for a license.