Protection & Controls Settings Engineer

About the role

SEnergy is seeking a highly skilled Protection & Controls Settings Engineer to develop, review, and implement protective relay settings for transmission and distribution substations. The ideal candidate will have strong power system short-circuit modeling and coordination experience and a deep understanding of relay protection philosophies. Minimum 5 years of direct Protection & Controls settings experience in the power industry is required. The position is located at our Boerne office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform protective relaying analysis such as short-circuit modelling, protection coordination, PT and CT sizing determination, and arc flash studies
• Develop relay settings and setting reports for transmission, distribution, and generation substation equipment
• Ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, and utility standards
• Maintain accurate documentation of settings files, settings report, and coordination studies
• Analyze system disturbances, review and validate protection performance
• Provide remote and/or on-site support for relay testing & commissioning
• Ensure protection and controls settings deliverables meet the schedule and scope requirements of the contract and communicate with the project manager any risks
• Review relay one-line and schematic drawings
• Review vendor documentation
• Develop technical equipment specifications
• Provide specialized technical input for protection and control design
• Participate in development of technical proposals and provide estimates for the engineering budget
• Maintain and continuously adopt new technical skills and knowledge
• Perform quality control review of work developed by other team members
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program; Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within United States (State of Texas preferred) and ability to obtain additional PE licenses if needed
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of direct Protection & Controls settings experience in the power industry; Experience with SEL, Eaton, Beckwith, or similar protective relays; Additional years of experience in conceptual engineering and substation design is preferred
• Skills: Able to clearly articulate and communicate (verbal, writing) in English with global stakeholders; Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills; Able to work independently as necessary, as well as accomplish common objectives in a team setting; Exceptional computer skills with emphasis in ASPEN OneLiner, ETAP, and MathCAD; Strong understanding of transmission and substation protection schemes; Strong time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills
• Physical: This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent
• 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
• Employer paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Life and Supplemental offered
• Paid Holidays
• Starting at 3-week