Relay Protection and Control Engineer

Hired by Matrix, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix, Inc is hiring a Relay Protection and Control Engineer in New York on-site. The role focuses on developing and validating standards for protection and control systems, including relay settings and documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in relay protection or power systems engineering, with familiarity in software like Accelerator, Enervista, and PCM600, and experience with standards and testing procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 8 years total experience in relay protection or power systems engineering.
• Bachelor's degree with a Master's degree and 6 years of applicable experience.
• Experience with relay software: Accelerator, Enervista, PCM, etc; studies in short circuit analysis and time coordination; ABB Relay, PCM600 or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and manage protection and control system standards (philosophy documents, relay settings guidelines, calculation sheets, relay configuration files, drawings, test templates).
• Study industry best practices and support advancements to enhance standards.
• Support deployment of protection system upgrade programs and assist in asset management and remote monitoring activities.

Skills

Relay protection

Power systems

Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Accelerator

Enervista

PCM600

Job description

At-a-Glance:

Are you ready to build your career by joining the world’s largest energy delivery systems? If so, our client is hiring a Relay Protection and Control Engineer.

Position Type:

• Direct Hire
• On-Site

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 8 years total experience in any of the following areas: relay protection or power systems engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with a Master's degree in engineering and 6 years of applicable experience.
• Experience with:
  • Relay software: Accelerator, Enervista, PCM, etc
  • Studies - Short circuit analysis, time coordination
  • ABB Relay, Software PCM600 or similar

Preferred:

• Strong technical competence and practical experience in the design of relay protection systems at transmission, sub-transmission, or distribution level.
• Must possess superior oral and written communication skills, champion change and have the ability to influence others in order to improve the management process.
• Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO.
• Working knowledge of various microprocessor relay platforms, software, and IEC 61850 protocol.
• Industry involvement with EPRI, NATF and other organizations on relay applications.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to develop, test and manage protection and control system standards including philosophy documents, relay settings guidelines, calculation sheets, relay configuration files, drawings, test templates, etc.
• Study industry best practices and support technological advancements to enhance established standards.
• Perform various engineering analysis, evaluate new hardware/software solutions and support deployment of protection system upgrade programs.
• Expected to support PRSI department in implementing new strategies, initiatives and processes toadvance the design, operation and reliability of P&C system.
• Support activities within other sections of PRSI including protection system asset management andremote monitoring / analytics of substation protection and control devices.
• Manage vendor performance including technical review and input to the contractor's work.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to implement relay protection standards, solicit feedback and manage expectations.
• Perform technical review on relay protection scope and ensure the design aligns with approved standards.
• Demonstrate technical and analytical ability to solve problems associated with relay protection systems and recommend solutions.
• Provide technical guidance on relay protection and control system to Engineers and Associate Engineers within the section.
• Present on various technical and safety related topics at organization and executive level.
• Periodically be available off hours to consult with operating organizations on relay problems and resolve emergencies associated with relay protection systems.