Protection Engineering Specialist II

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Design and engineering for generation station relay replacements/retrofits and new installations
• Proficiency in relay settings and calculations for generator, transformer, motor, feeder, and bus protection schemes with a focus on SEL, Beckwith and GE relays
• Designing and reviewing drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams
• Performing protective device coordination from 480V to 500kV relays
• Conducting NERC PRC evaluations and reviews (E.g., PRC-025, PRC-019)
• Familiarity with ETAP/SKM or other system analysis software
• Field Testing and Commissioning (Relay testing, function trip path testing, troubleshooting, etc.)
• Writing test and checkout procedures
• Specifying equipment such as protective relays, test switches, aux relays, CT/PTs, etc.
• Familiarity with IEEE standards

Requirements

PE not required, but preferred

Qualifications

Desired Experience includes:

• Proficiency in relay settings and calculations for generator, transformer, motor, feeder, and bus protection schemes with a focus on SEL, Beckwith and GE relays
• Familiarity with SEL, Beckwith and GE relay manufacturer software
• Experience designing and reviewing drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience performing protective device coordination from 480V to 500kV relays
• Experience conducting NERC PRC evaluations and reviews (E.g., PRC-025, PRC-019)
• Knowledge of ETAP/SKM or other system analysis software
• Experience in field Testing and Commissioning (Relay testing, function trip path testing, troubleshooting, etc.)
• Experience writing test and checkout procedures
• Experience specifying equipment such as protective relays, test switches, aux relays, CT/PTs, etc.
• Familiarity with IEEE standards