The qualified applicant must have a background in high voltage transmission system protection schemes and relay programming for utility or generation clients. Technical responsibilities will include the design of any / all of the following: high voltage one line, communication network diagrams and three line diagrams; computer modeling/analysis of electrical systems; preparation of specifications for equipment and systems; report preparation; applying codes and standards, and performing and reviewing design computations. Position will be responsible for lead design efforts. Must be able to determine client requirements andcoordinate technical efforts within discipline areas as necessary, managing a design budget and schedule, and be able to demonstrate proficiency in these areas.Requirements:
BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
PE license is required
Proficiency in protective relay coordination and settings calculations for HV and EHV transmission systems.
Must have experience with Schweitzer and General Electric relay and communication equipment
Experience with common transmission line protection schemes, such as step-distance, POTT, DCB, and DUTT
Experience with electrical system analysis software such as ASPEN, ETap, SKM,PSS/E and PSLF
Knowledgeable of FERC and NERC requirements as they pertain to electric utility substation reliability requirements
Experience with SCADA, IP Networking, Remote Terminal Units (RTU), programming, and associated protocols
Must have experience with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories RTAC and associated devices. Preferred, but not required, to have familiarity with IEC 61850 substation communication networks
Substation Integration/automation
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