Relay Settings EIT 2

GAI Consultants Inc.; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

401k company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

GAI Consultants is seeking a Relay Settings Engineer (EIT 2) with protective relay experience for transmission and distribution systems. The successful candidate will work on various substation and/or protection and control engineering projects including detailed design for high voltage substation projects through 500kV, with a focus on a Client First approach to all interactions.

This role supports a hybrid or fully remote capacity and offers opportunities for mentoring and growth.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering with FE/EIT certification path started/achieved.
• 2+ years in protective relay settings for transmission/distribution.
• Experience with microprocessor relays and substation protection schemes.

Responsibilities

• Develop protective relay settings for line and substation relays.
• Perform short-circuit and coordination studies using industry tools.
• Interpret schematics, prepare relay logic, and implement protection schemes.
• Mentor staff and manage tasks across multiple projects.

Skills

Protective relay experience

Relay settings

Mentoring staff

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Aspen OneLiner

PSS CAPE

SEL AcSELerator Quickset

GE EnerVista

Job description

GAI Consultants is seeking a Relay Settings Engineer (EIT 2) with protective relay experience for transmission and distribution systems. The successful candidate will work on various substation and/or protection and control engineering projects including detailed design for high voltage substation projects through 500kV, with a focus on a Client First approach to all interactions. We value work-life balance and offer flexibility - this position can be performed in a hybrid or fully remote capacity.

Job Duties

• Development of Protective Relay Settings for microprocessor relays including SEL, GE, ABB and others for both transmission line relays (line differential, Step distance and Pilot Schemes) and Substation relays (Capacitor Banks, Transformers and Buses)
• Conduct short circuit analysis and relay coordination studies using Aspen OneLiner and/or PSS CAPE.
• Utilize SEL AcSELerator Quickset and GE EnerVista software.
• Implementation of control and protection schemes including interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams and preparing relay logic to complete the schemes.
• Mentoring and managing staff at all levels.
• Managing tasks on multiple projects in accordance with GAI's high standards of project management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions.
• Must be flexible to handle shifting deadlines and scope changes.
• Must have resource management skills and the ability to identify project barriers and mitigate them without schedule impacts.

Travel

• 10% to job sites or client meetings as needed.

General Characteristics

• Acquires fundamental knowledge and develops skills in a specific practice area through mentored experience.
• Applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 2+

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering
• Bachelors of Engineering (required)

Certification/Licensure

• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and obtained engineer-in-training (EIT) or engineering-intern (EI) certification.
• EIT (required)

Technical Responsibilities

• Performs basic design tasks.
• Assists on tasks such as: field activities, material testing, CADD work, permit applications, and report writing.

Project and Task Management

• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
• No managerial responsibilities at this level.

Management Responsibility

• Receives close supervision on most aspects of assignments, particularly on difficult problems, and a general review of all aspects of work.
• Receives mentorship from a licensed engineer.

Communication Skills

• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills.
• Engages in few project stakeholder interactions.

Why GAI?

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

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