Relay Settings Engineering Specialist II

Mesa Associates, Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

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

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Relay Settings Engineering Specialist II for its Power Delivery Substation group in the United States.

The role focuses on developing relay settings, protection schemes, and coordination studies for clients nationwide. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET accredited) with 6+ years of experience, strong problem solving, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET Accredited) with preferred Master’s in Power Systems.
• 6+ years engineering experience.
• Fast learner; able to pick up concepts, standards, and software quickly.
• Self-starter; able to work with guidance but hunt down answers independently.
• Detail oriented; ensure all details are addressed.
• Strong understanding of Ohm’s law and single-/three-phase power systems, and digital logic.
• Clear communicator; professional in person, phone, and email.
• Professional Engineering licensure not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 QA standards by completing client and internal checklists.
• Peer-review of designs.
• Supervise less experienced engineers or technical staff on assignments.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

Protection Schemes

Relay Settings

Detail Oriented

Clear Communicator

Self-starter

Fast Learner

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Master’s degree in Power Systems

Tools

Aspen Oneliner

SEL AcSELerator

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PDS 8 / Power Delivery Substation

Mesa seeks an experienced Relay Settings Engineering Specialist II 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 is not required, but preferred.
• 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