System Protection Engineer I - IV or Principal Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform short circuit, overcurrent and distance coordination studies using ASPEN Oneliner.
• Calculate and develop protective relay settings for new projects and/or modify existing protective relay settings as required to maintain system reliability.
• Analyze system disturbances and recommend mitigation plans in compliance with NERC PRC-004.
• Act as an SME on assigned NERC and/or CIP compliance standards.
• Review Relaying one line, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams and other relay design deliverables.
• Ensure that all work is performed in adherence to applicable company standards and NERC and CIP compliance standards.
• Provide technical support and direction to field personnel as needed.
• Provide training to less experienced staff.
• Participate in peer reviews as assigned.
• Communicate engineering ideas, recommendations and evaluations to diverse internal and external audiences.
• Represent the company's interests in advanced engineering matters.
• Apply extensive engineering expertise to improve or develop new standards.
• Provide technical direction to contractors and company personnel on an as-needed basis.
• Perform all work in a safe and timely manner.

Competencies

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in short circuit studies software like ASPEN Oneliner, CAPE, etc. is preferred.
• Knowledge and proven ability to apply diverse engineering principles, practices and regulations and to perform economic and decision analysis studies of complex issues in areas including, but not limited to, generation, transmission, distribution, system planning, financial and regulatory issues, asset utilization, and environmental controls and regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply national, state and local codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, ACI, AISC, ASME, NACE, etc.).
• Ability to translate electrical theory and physics to utility application for improving system reliability.
• Ability to make informed repair decisions following company protocols.
• Comfortable working in and around high voltage (up to 345kV) electrical facilities and equipment.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and advanced interpersonal skills.

Minimum Education and/or Experience

• Engineer I - One to three years related experience preferred.
• Engineer II - Two or more years of engineering experience; one or more years with FE certificate or master's degree in engineering.
• Engineer III - Four or more years of engineering experience; three or more years with FE certificate or with master's degree in engineering.
• Engineer IV - Five to seven years of engineering experience.
• Principal Engineer - Ten or more years of engineering experience; nine or more years with master's degree in engineering. Professional Engineer license required.

Prioritization

• Focus or advanced degree in power system engineering is preferred.
• Professional Engineers License.

Computer Skills

• In-depth knowledge of personal computers including demonstrated proficiency with electrical engineering design programs.
• In depth knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.

Analysis and Problem-Solving Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving several concrete variables in complicated situations.

Physical Demands

• This position requires periods of frequent sitting, standing, walking, and exposure to outside elements, lifting (50 pounds or under), crouching, bending, climbing and working at various heights.
• Protective equipment required: hard-hat, safety glasses and hearing protection.

Work Environment

• Time will be divided between office and field, with a majority of time in the office.
• Work will be around high voltage electricity facilities, computers, office equipment, and construction equipment.

ADA Statement

• If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.