Protection Application Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Mumbai)

Burns & McDonnell; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Mumbai is seeking a Protection Application Engineer. This role requires performing system protection settings and developing relay logic diagrams for various Transmission and Distribution projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in electrical engineering and at least 4 years of experience in substation protection design. Knowledge of IEC61850 and programming skills are a plus. Full-time position with no travel required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in substation protection and control scheme design.
• Knowledge of IEC61850 implementation is a plus.
• Strong technical background and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform system protection setting calculation and develop relay logic diagrams.
• Provide engineering support with construction and commissioning activities.
• Apply industry standards for the protection of system equipment.

Skills

Power system modeling

Relay coordination analysis

Technical communication

Excel proficiency

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

ASPEN OneLiner

Siemens CAPE

SEL’s AcSELerator

GE's EnerVista

Job description

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

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-Maharashtra-Mumbai

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: No