Protection Engineering Specialist II

Mesa Associates, Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc in Knoxville, TN is seeking an Electrical Engineer to focus on generation station protective relaying. You will design and engineer relay replacements and installations as well as perform protective device coordination.

The ideal candidate will have proficiency in relay settings and relevant software knowledge, including the ability to design and review engineering drawings. Experience with NERC PRC evaluations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in relay settings and calculations for protection schemes.
• Familiar with software for SEL, Beckwith, and GE relays.
• Experience in design and review of engineering diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design and engineering for relay replacements and installations.
• Perform protective device coordination from 480V to 500kV.
• Writing test and checkout procedures for relay systems.

Skills

Proficiency in relay settings and calculations

Familiarity with SEL, Beckwith and GE relay software

Designing and reviewing drawings

Performing protective device coordination

Knowledge of NERC PRC evaluations

ETAP/SKM system analysis software knowledge

Field Testing and Commissioning

Writing test and checkout procedures

Specifying equipment

Familiarity with IEEE standards

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Engineer with an emphasis on generation station protective relaying. Position will be responsible for design and engineering for generation station relay replacements/retrofits and new installations. PE not required, but preferred.

Desired Experience

• Proficiency in relay settings and calculations for generator, transformer, motor, feeder, and bus protection schemes with a focus on SEL, Beckwith and GE relays.
• Familiar with SEL, Beckwith and GE relay manufacturer software.
• Designing and reviewing drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Perform protective device coordination from 480V to 500kV relays.
• Perform NERC PRC evaluations and reviews (e.g., PRC-025, PRC-019).
• ETAP/SKM or other system analysis software knowledge.
• Field Testing and Commissioning is a plus (Relay testing, function trip path testing, troubleshooting, etc.).
• Writing test and checkout procedures.
• Specifying equipment such as protective relays, test switches, aux relays, CT/PTs, etc.
• Familiar with IEEE standards.