Electrical Power Protection Engineer - Grid Reliability

Ameren Services Company; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is seeking an Engineer to design control and protection systems for transmission, sub transmission and distribution networks. You will determine protective relay settings and protection requirements, coordinating cost estimates and project planning with multiple teams.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is required; EIT is preferred and PE license desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university required.
• Active commitment to obtain Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is desired.
• Applicants with Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Experience with symmetrical components and protection devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system outages for proper relay and breaker performance.
• Design protective schemes, review drawings, perform power system calculations and coordination studies.
• Schedule and coordinate activities of purchasing, drafting, construction, operating and provide cost estimates.
• Provide consulting on system protective device coordination and/or automation; conduct studies for renewable connections.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Power systems coursework

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Protection devices

Symmetrical components

Power system analysis

Job description

Ameren Illinois is seeking an Engineer to design control and protection systems for transmission, sub transmission and distribution networks. You will determine protective relay settings and protection requirements, coordinating cost estimates and project planning with multiple teams.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is required; EIT is preferred and PE license desirable.