System Protection & Studies Engineer

About the role

The System Protection and Studies (SPS) Project Engineer position at HDR Engineering is designed for individuals who can perform engineering tasks with varying levels of complexity, working under the supervision of senior engineers.

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 may assist senior engineers on larger, more complex projects.
• Some travel may be required.
• Work with assistance from Project Engineers, other Electrical EITs or Technicians as needed.
• Coordinate with other substation design disciplines (i.e., P&C design teams).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: 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 (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).

Qualifications

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Power Market Sector design software.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• An employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• A retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. For example, in Minnesota, the range is $85,260 - $121,800 for full-time regular positions.

Schedule

This is a Full-time Employee Status: Regular position.

Business Class

The System Protection and Planning role at HDR Engineering focuses on performing engineering tasks with varying levels of complexity, coordinating protective relay studies, and providing support to senior engineers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.