Distribution Protection and Control Engineer III

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO and holidays

Employee ownership (MyShare)

401K with match

Industry-leading clients

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is seeking an electrical engineer to lead protection studies and grid modeling tasks in a remote US role. You will develop models, perform short-circuit studies, and prepare relay settings for major protective relays while collaborating with utility clients.

The ideal candidate has a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with experience in CYME and relay coordination, strong reporting, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while upholding quality and schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 3 years of experience.
• Experience running distribution protection coordination studies for utilities using CYME and CYME TCC.
• Experience preparing relay setting files for SEL-351, SEL-651R relay and S&C TripSavers.
• Familiar with SEL Quickset.
• Have high standards in producing quality documents that he/she shall own with pride.
• Strong technical/report preparation skills.
• Proven team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Flexible with the ability to manage change.

Responsibilities

• Perform protection studies including model development, short circuit studies, equipment duty analysis, protection coordination.
• Prepare relay setting files for SEL, GE, etc. protective relays.
• Perform fault event analysis for distribution substation and feeders
• Interpret electrical drawings including single lines, three lines, relay logic drawings, relay DC schematics, breaker DC schematics, communication drawing, protection panel drawings, wiring block diagrams, DC panel drawings, and substation layouts.
• Work closely with utility clients on a daily basis
• Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives
• Execute on multiple tasks at any given time.
• Perform complex tasks according to good engineering practice and EPE procedures.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Protection studies

CYME experience

Relay setting coordination

Technical report writing

Team player

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYME

SEL-351

SEL-651R

S&C TripSavers

SEL Quickset

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future! Perform fault event analysis for distribution substation and feeders, prepare equipment technical specifications, provide technical support and review of client’s design packages including drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform protection studies including model development, short circuit studies, equipment duty analysis, protection coordination.
• Prepare relay setting files for SEL, GE, etc. protective relays.
• Perform fault event analysis for distribution substation and feeders
• Interpret electrical drawings including single lines, three lines, relay logic drawings, relay DC schematics, breaker DC schematics, communication drawing, protection panel drawings, wiring block diagrams, DC panel drawings, and substation layouts.
• Work closely with utility clients on a daily basis
• Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives
• Execute on multiple tasks at any given time.
• Perform complex tasks according to good engineering practice and EPE procedures.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 3 years of experience
• Experience running distribution protection coordination studies for utilities using CYME and CYME TCC.
• Experience in preparing relay setting files for SEL-351, SEL-651R relay and S&C TripSavers.
• Familiar with SEL Quickset
• Have high standards in producing quality documents that he/she shall own with pride.
• Strong technical/report preparation skills.
• Proven team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Flexible with the ability to manage change.

Lead the Change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence . For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How We Support You

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location

This position is remote based in the US

Travel

Occasional travel may be needed (10 % or less )

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster