Relay Settings Engineer II

Mesa Associates, Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually

Group Medical/Dental Insurance

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

Disability Insurance (Company Paid)

401(K) Retirement Savings plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Annual Performance Bonus

9/80 Work Schedule Option

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Relay Settings Engineer to support clients across the United States in the electric power industry. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least six years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include creating relay settings files, performing relay coordination studies, and collaborating with a team of engineers. The position offers competitive benefits like a 401(K) plan and tuition reimbursement, aiming to foster career growth in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineering licensure is necessary.
• Experience developing relay settings files including logic.

Responsibilities

• Work on a team with drafters, designers, and engineers.
• Create conceptual protection scheme drawings.
• Perform relay coordination studies.
• Create relay settings files.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Detail oriented

Professional communication

Fast learner

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree with an emphasis in Power Systems

Tools

Aspen Oneliner

SEL AcSELerator

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PDS 8 / Power Delivery Substation

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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Mesa seeks an experienced Relay Settings Engineer that is looking to further their career in the electric power industry. This position is for our Power Delivery Substation group which supports various clients across the United States.

What We’re Looking For

• Engineer with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET Accredited), preferably a master’s degree with an emphasis in Power Systems.
• 6+ Years Engineering experience
• Fast learner – You can pick up new concepts, standards, and software quickly.
• Self-starter – You’ll get direction from senior engineers, but you’re comfortable hunting down answers on your own when the path isn’t obvious.
• Detail Oriented – You are capable of ensuring all the details necessary to complete a task are addressed properly.
• Solid understanding of fundamentals – Ohm’s law, single-phase systems, three-phase power systems, and digital logic.
• Clear communicator – You feel comfortable reaching out to others with questions and can communicate professionally face-to-face, on the phone, and over email.
• Professional Engineering licensure.
• Experience with Design Software – Aspen Oneliner, SEL AcSELerator, AutoCAD/MicroStation, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, etc.
• Experience Protection Schemes– Including overcurrent, differential, distance protection, and pilot protection schemes.
• Experience with Relay Settings – including development of relay settings files including logic.

What You’ll Learn

• Project ownership - The process for leading a project’s design from concept to close-out; aiming for schedule and cost targets.
• Leadership - Guiding junior engineers on drafting standards, calculation methods, and best-practice workflows.
• Professional communication - Presenting design rationale and progress updates to clients, senior management, and cross-functional teams.

What You’ll Do

• Work on a team of drafters, designers, and engineers.
• Create conceptual protection scheme drawings.
• Perform relay coordination studies.
• Create relay settings files.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
• Maintain quality assurance standards by completing client and internal checklists.
• Perform peer-review of designs.
• Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on an assignment basis.

What You’ll Earn

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(K) Retirement Savings plan
• 401(K) Matching Contribution
• Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option

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