Lead System Protection Engineer

Ulteig; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulteig is looking for a Lead System Protection Engineer in Fargo, ND. This role includes managing design, development, and implementation of protective relay settings, as well as performing various analyses and providing technical guidance. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a PE License (or ability to obtain one), and 7-9 years of experience in the field. Familiarity with relevant software and NERC PRC standards is essential. This position requires on-site work and some travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-9 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience applying protection system engineering practices in various areas.
• Familiar with NERC PRC standards for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Performs short-circuit and symmetrical component analysis.
• Conducts time-current coordination and relay settings development.
• Provides technical guidance to other engineers.

Skills

System modeling and fault analysis software

Relay coordination studies

Technical guidance

Substation protection and control design

Communication assisted protection schemes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

PE License (or ability to obtain)

Tools

ASPEN

CAPE

ETAP

EasyPower

Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Mathcad

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Lead System Protection Engineer. The Lead System Protection Engineer acts as a technical leader and is responsible for the full scope of the design, development, and implementation of protective relay settings and coordination studies. Plans, schedules, conducts and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.

What You'll Do

Performs short-circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, step-distance coordination, relay settings development and coordination, test plan development, commissioning assistance, protection system event analysis and troubleshooting, and development of NERC PRC compliance reports. Protection scheme development includes transmission, distribution, generation, and renewable energy sources. Provides technical guidance to other engineers.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required. ABET accredited program or equivalent required
• PE License required or ability to obtain a PE License within 1 year of start date
• A minimum of 7-9 years of relevant experience is required
• Proven experience in system modeling and fault analysis software (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, or EasyPower), and Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access). Experience with Mathcad is a plus.
• Strong knowledge in system modeling, relay coordination studies, and development of associated protective relay settings for systems ranging from 12.47 kV to 345 kV is required. Experience with 500 kV and 765 kV systems is a plus.
• Experience applying protection system engineering practices and principles in one or more of the following areas: transmission line, bus, transformer, capacitor bank, reactor bank, feeder, generator, motor, and communication assisted protection schemes
• Familiar with application of NERC PRC standards for compliance
• Master's Degree in Engineering is a plus
• On site commissioning, relay testing, and/or construction support is a plus
• Willing to travel 10-20% of the year
• IEEE Power System Relaying and Control Committee membership is a plus
• Proficient with substation protection and control design and industry standards is a plus
• Ability to review and produce design drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel elevations is a plus
• Capable of substation SCADA, communications, and network engineering a plus
• Knowledge of substation electrical physical (apparatus) equipment a plus
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) a plus.
• Ability to work in a high-paced team environment
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the US
• Must have a valid driver's license, or ability to obtain prior to starting date