Protection and Control Engineer II

Electric Power Engineers, LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Employee ownership (MyShare)

401K match

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers, LLC is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 0-3 years of experience to perform protection studies, develop protection models, and prep relay settings for SEL and GE relays. You will design and review transmission and distribution drawings, and collaborate across teams to ensure on-schedule project delivery.

The role includes travel and remote work options in the US. Ideal candidates have familiarity with PSCAD/ETAP/EasyPower/CYME, AutoCAD, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Experience preparing and reviewing protection and control drawings
• Familiar with AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• Perform protection studies including model development and short circuit studies.
• Prepare relay setting files for SEL, GE relays.
• Prepare and review electrical drawings including single lines and panels.
• Generate and maintain data for engineering work, ensure timely project delivery.
• Execute on multiple tasks while meeting quality and budget objectives.

Skills

Protection analysis tools

Relay setting files

SEL/GE relays

SEL Quickset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

PSCAD

ETAP

EasyPower

ASPEN

CYME

CAPE

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

Perform protection studies and relay settings preparation. Design and develop electrical drawings for transmission and distribution protection projects, prepare equipment technical specifications, provide technical support and review of client’s design packages including drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

Howyou can make an impact:

• Perform protection studies including model development, short circuit studies, equipment duty analysis, protection coordination, and PRC compliance studies.
• Prepare relay setting files for SEL, GE, etc. protective relays.
• Prepare and review 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.
• Prepare generation interconnection drawings for conventional and renewable energy resources
• Process, generate and maintain data as required for other engineering-related worki>
• 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

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 0-3 years of experience
• Familiar with power system protection analysis tools and softwares including PSCAD, ETAP, EasyPower, ASPEN, CYME. Experience with CAPE is a plus.
• Familiar with preparing relay setting files for SEL and GE relays.
• 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.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Experience preparing and reviewing protection and control drawings
• Familiar with AutoCAD

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 foryou
• 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 with travel required

Travel: Travel will be needed (30% or more)

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