Senior Protection Engineer

Nei-Electric-Power-Engineering,-Inc.-1; Denver (CO); Híbrido; USD 130 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid/remote work options

Travel opportunities (15-25%)

Comprehensive benefits package

Resumo da oferta

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Protection Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert in protection, short-circuit analysis, and system modeling.

The role supports utility clients at facility and grid cluster levels, with emphasis on transmission-level protection and generator protection. Advanced proficiency with ASPEN OneLiner and PSSCAPE is required; experience with arc-flash, harmonic, NERC compliance, and grounding studies is highly valued.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with electric-power emphasis.
• Five+ years of protection engineering and power-system studies experience.
• Strong expertise in transmission-level protection or generator protection.

Responsabilidades

• Lead protection-related studies, modeling, and analysis.
• Develop and validate short-circuit models in ASPEN OneLiner, PSSCAPE, or similar tools.
• Perform interconnection and cluster studies for utilities.
• Evaluate fault current, relay coordination, and equipment duties.
• Prepare technically defensible study reports with risks and mitigations.

Conhecimentos

Power system protection

Short-circuit analysis

Protection-system modeling

Protection philosophies & relay co-ord

Technical leadership

Formação académica

B.S. Electrical Engineering (power emphasis)

EIT/FE credential

PE licensure preferred

Ferramentas

ASPEN OneLiner

PSSCAPE

PSSE

PSLF

ETAP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Protection Engineer – Transmission & System StudiesPosition SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Protection Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert in power system protection, short-circuit analysis, and protection-system modeling. This position will support utility clients at the individual facility level as well as grid level cluster studies as needed.The ideal candidate will have transmission-level protection experience; however, candidates with strong generator-protection expertise will also be considered. Advanced proficiency in both ASPEN OneLiner is required and PSSCAPE is preferred, along with demonstrated experience performing short-circuit studies and evaluating protection-system performance.Additional experience with arc-flash, harmonic, NERC compliance, reactive-power, load-flow, and grounding studies is highly valued.Essential ResponsibilitiesServe as the company’s protection engineering subject matter expert and provide technical leadership for protection-related studies, modeling, calculations, and design decisions.Develop, maintain, and validate detailed protection and short-circuit models in ASPEN OneLiner, PSSCAPE, or similar software.Perform and support utility interconnection and cluster studies.Conduct short-circuit studies for transmission systems, substations, renewable-generation facilities, and other electric power systems.Evaluate available fault current, protection-system performance, relay coordination, equipment-duty requirements, and the impacts of new generation or transmission facilities on the surrounding system.Perform protection studies involving transmission lines, transformers, buses, generators, collector systems, and substation equipment.Develop, review, and validate protective-relay philosophies, settings, coordination, and application criteria.Review utility protection requirements, interconnection standards, planning criteria, and modeling requirements.Prepare clear, technically defensible study reports documenting assumptions, methodology, results, identified risks, and recommended mitigation measures.Perform technical review and QA/QC of protection studies, short-circuit models, calculations, relay-setting files, and engineering reports.Identify modeling discrepancies, protection gaps, coordination issues, overdutied equipment, and other system risks, and develop practical recommendations for resolution.Coordinate with utility engineers, clients, project managers, design engineers, and other stakeholders to obtain required system data, resolve technical questions, and communicate study findings.Establish and maintain study templates, modeling conventions, methodologies, QA/QC procedures, and best practices for protection and system studies.Provide guidance and troubleshooting support for ASPEN OneLiner, PSSCAPE, and related power-system study tools.Mentor engineers and provide technical oversight for protection engineering and system-study assignments.Support regulatory and NERC compliance activities throughout applicable project phases, from conceptual design through testing and commissioning.Maintain a strong working knowledge of applicable utility requirements, NERC reliability standards, IEEE standards, NFPA requirements, the National Electrical Code, and other relevant codes and standards.As needed, review or support the development of one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA interfaces, grounding designs, equipment specifications, and testing or commissioning documentation.Assist with proposals, scopes of work, project estimates, schedules, budgets, client presentations, and technical meetings.Occasionally support protective-relay testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and startup activities.Maintain responsive client relationships and high ethical, technical, safety, and professional standards.Participate in relevant conferences, technical training, workshops, and continuing-education activities.Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, with an electric-power emphasis preferred.Five or more years of relevant protection engineering, power-system studies, utility, consulting, or field experience.Demonstrated subject matter expertise in power-system protection.Strong experience in transmission-level protection or generator protection, with transmission experience strongly preferred.Advanced proficiency with:ASPEN OneLinerPSSCAPE or other similar softwareEffective written and verbal communication skills.Strong interpersonal, analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.Engineer-in-Training/Fundamentals of Engineering credential required; Professional Engineer licensure preferred.Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Preferred QualificationsExperience conducting protection and short-circuit studies for transmission utilities, interconnection customers, renewable-generation facilities, or independent power producers.Experience with one or more of the following:Arc-flash analysisHarmonic studiesNERC compliance assessmentsReactive-power and load-flow studiesGrounding studies and designDynamic and transient-stability studiesGenerator interconnection studiesProtection and control designRelay testing and commissioningWorking knowledge of additional power-system analysis tools, such as PSSE, PSLF, PowerFactory, ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, PSCAD, CDEGS, WinIGS, or WindMil.Experience applying NERC reliability standards and regional or utility-specific protection requirements.Professional Engineer licensure in one or more U.S. jurisdictions.Work EnvironmentHybrid or fully remote work model depending on location and project needsTravel typically ranges from 15–25% and varies by projectCombination of office-based work and periodic field engagementBenefits & Total RewardsNEI offers a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package that include medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer matching; paid time off; paid holidays; and paid parental leave. Benefits eligibility and details may vary by role and location and will be provided during the interview process.We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information. NEI Electric Power Engineering participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.