Protection Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Continuing professional education reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) in Pullman, WA is seeking a Protection Engineer to provide power system protection services and mentor less experienced engineers. The ideal candidate will have a BSEE or equivalent degree and 5+ years of experience in protection engineering, including SEL relay setting experience and proficiency in ASPEN OneLiner or PSSE CAPE.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans among others. Compensation ranges from $113,000 - $174,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of protection engineering experience.
• Willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules.
• P.E. license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide power system protection services including system model development.
• Mentor less experienced engineers through direct training.
• Conduct technical reviews of work.

Skills

SEL Relay Setting Experience

ASPEN OneLiner

PSSE CAPE experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organization and planning skills

Teamwork

Education

BSEE or equivalent degree

Job description

Overview

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV. ECI has an immediate opening for a Protection Engineer focused on power system protection services and mentoring of less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide power system protection services including system model development, short circuit analysis, relay settings development, area coordination studies, standards development, relay operation analysis, and technical reviews of drawings and relay settings.
• Mentor less experienced engineers through direct training and technical review of work.

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent degree; 5+ years protection engineering experience.
• SEL Relay Setting Experience; ASPEN OneLiner or PSSE CAPE experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules; P.E. license preferred.
• The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required and therefore applicant will be subject to auto insurance carrier requirements.
• Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B).

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Range: $113,000 - $174,000 annually. Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing professional education reimbursement

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer