System Protection and Studies Engineer

About the role

The System Protection and Studies (SPS) Project Engineer position at HDR Engineering is designed to support the company's mission of making great things possible in the power delivery sector. This role involves performing a variety of engineering tasks, including protective relay calculations, coordination studies, and report production.

Responsibilities

• Perform protective relay calculations and determine appropriate relay set points.
• Perform protective relay coordination studies utilizing short-circuit modeling software.
• Develop relay setting files utilizing relay vendor software.
• Produce relay coordination compliance reports for applicable NERC-PRC standards.
• Develop SCADA point list.
• Produce communication settings for protective relays.
• Produce required client protective relay reports.
• Provide protective relay construction support.
• Provide P&C support with scheme development and design reviews.
• Work independently on tasks and assist senior engineers on larger, more complex projects.
• Travel may be required.
• Coordinate with other substation design disciplines (i.e., P&C design teams).
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with an Electrical/Power emphasis.
• A California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 4 years of experience doing electrical power system analysis, electrical system planning, protective device application, settings, and substation design.
• Prior experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Previous experience consulting or working for an electric utility is considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• A Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in protective relay software and SCADA systems.

Benefits

HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular