Protection Application Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Bengaluru)

Burns & McDonnell India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell India is seeking a Protection Application Engineer in Bengaluru to join our transmission and distribution projects. You will perform protection setting calculations, develop relay logic diagrams, and coordinate protections up to 345-kV, collaborating with US counterparts.

The role requires a bachelor's in electrical engineering with 4+ years in substation protection; a master's degree may substitute for experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 4 years in substation protection and control scheme design.
• Master’s degree can substitute for 3 years of experience.
• Knowledge of IEC61850 and its implementation is a plus.
• Strong communication with US counterparts and Excel automation.

Responsibilities

• Perform protection setting calculations and relay logic diagrams.
• Develop design basis documentation and native relay configurations.
• Apply IEC standards for protection of equipment.
• Power system modeling and relay coordination using ETAP/SKM/ASPEN.
• Provide support for construction and commissioning of substations.

Skills

Protection engineering

Relay settings

Protection coordination

Excel automation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree acceptable

Tools

SEL AcSELerator

GE EnerVista

ETAP

SKM

ASPEN OneLiner

Siemens CAPE

Job description

Protection Application Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Perform system protection setting calculation, develop relay logic diagrams, and protection coordination on various Transmission and Distribution projects (up to 345-kV voltage level)
• Develop design basis documentation for protective settings, relay settings calculations and generate native relay configuration files using SEL’s AcSELerator and GE’s EnerVista software
• Apply industry standards for the protection of system equipment, including power buses, power transformers, HV/MV circuit breakers, capacitor banks, reactors, transmission lines, and distribution feeders
• Perform power system modeling and protective relay coordination analysis using ETAP, SKM, ASPEN OneLiner, or Siemens CAPE software is a plus
• Design calculations, including short circuit calculation, current transformer performance and ratio selection, over-current element coordination, zone-distance element selection and coordination, and relay load ability calculation
• Provide engineering support with construction and commissioning activities for substations .

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Minimum 4 years of experience in substation protection and control scheme design, and preferred relay setting skills.
• Master’s degree plus three years of related experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree is acceptable
• Knowledge of IEC61850 and its implementation is a plus.
• Strong technical background and ability to communicate effectively with US counterparts.
• Good understanding of Excel spreadsheets to automate the process
• Self-motivated, quick learner, and working on quick deadlines

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job

Engineering

Primary Location

India-Karnataka-Bengaluru

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

No

Req ID

254377

Job Hire Type

Experienced Not Applicable #BMI N/A