Jobs · Engineering · Tennessee

Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer – Transmission

Jacobs · Nashville, TN · 1 mo ago
Engineering$120k–$190k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Advanced knowledge of various protection relaying functions including line protection, transformer protection, breaker failure, cap bank protection, communication-based schemes, differential protection, etc.
  • Perform conceptual planning phase protection and control studies including protection philosophy, basis of design, and fault studies.
  • Perform P&C related studies such as protection coordination, PT/CT sizing, TCC curves, relay coordinations etc.
  • Familiarity with P&C related standards such as IEEE and NERC.
  • Familiarity with ASPEN OneLiner, PSS CAPE, or similar software packages.
  • Contribute to the delivery of projects, delivering on time and to budget.
  • Work closely with the team members across North America and globally.
  • Work with different types of customers including renewable developers, utilities, and ISOs/RTOs.
  • Participate in related technical committees such as IEEE or CIGRE.

Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum 7 years of direct experience with protection and control related projects.
  • Experience with protection studies software such as ASPEN OneLiner and PSS CAPE.
  • Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as IEC, IEEE and CIGRE.

Qualifications

  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a focus achieving results.
  • Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Skills

  • Experience with other power systems studies software such as PSCAD, PSS/E etc.
  • Experience with offshore wind and HVDC.
  • Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $190,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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