Electrical Engineer

SynchroGrid; College Station, Bryan (TX, TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SynchroGrid seeks a Mid to Senior Electrical Engineer to independently apply standard engineering techniques for complex protection problems. You will develop relay settings for SEL, GE, ABB, and other manufacturers, and perform power system analyses.

You will coordinate with project engineers and clients, prepare NERC compliance reports, and apply NEC/NESC/NEMA/IEEE standards while visiting job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) or related Engineering Tech degree.
• 7+ years of experience required; exceptional candidates with 5+ years considered.
• Experience with relay manufacturers such as SEL, GE, ABB.
• Strong communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relay setting development for SEL, GE, ABB, and other relay manufacturers.
• Develop short circuit analysis and coordination studies.
• Perform relay mis-operation and arc flash analyses.
• Conduct and review NERC compliance verification reports (PRC standards).
• Coordinate projects and communicate with clients and project engineers.
• Apply engineering software for ground grid design, load flow and protection tasks.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standards.
• Occasionally visit job sites and support project activities.

Skills

Relay coordination

Short circuit analysis

Arc flash analysis

NERC compliance

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Engineering Technology degree acceptable

Job description

SynchroGrid is an engineering consulting company that specializes in system protection for generation, transmission, and distribution utilities. We have a legacy of providing innovative solutions that simplify daily operations.

About the Role

We are seeking a Mid or Senior Level Engineer. This candidate must be able to independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using professional judgement and acquired knowledge to solve complex industry problems. This role involves developing and managing relay setting development for various relay manufacturers and performing various engineering analyses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relay setting development for SEL, GE, ABB, and other relay manufacturers.
• Develop short circuit analysis and coordination studies with CAPE and ASPEN.
• Perform relay mis-operation analysis with Wavewin and SEL SynchroWave.
• Perform arc flash analysis with ETAP.
• Develop and review NERC compliance verification reports for all PRC NERC standards. These include PRC-019, PRC-005, PRC-025, PRC-026, PRC-027, etc.
• Manage specific projects to develop relay settings for Wide Area Coordination.
• Apply engineering application software to complete engineering tasks such as ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, load flow and short circuit studies.
• Apply engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with project engineer, customer representatives, and others as needed, as well as provide excellent client/customer service.
• Review project schedules and work with project engineer to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Perform engineering support tasks such as relaying, lighting, load flow, and short circuit analysis.
• Properly use the document management system.
• Apply corporate standard engineering practices.
• Gain hands‑on knowledge by occasionally visiting job sites with supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering school. Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology may be considered.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience required.
• Exceptional candidates may be considered with 5 years of experience.

Required Skills

• Ability to recognize relay one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, etc.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.