Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Spencer Ogden; United States; Remote; USD 156,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Substation Protection and Control Engineer, where you'll design and implement critical systems for electrical substations. This role offers a unique opportunity to ensure the safe operation of power systems while collaborating with talented professionals. You will engage in fault analysis, optimize protection schemes, and provide support during the commissioning of new substations. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about electrical engineering, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in substation protection and control.
• Proficiency in protection relay programming and configuration.
• Experience with SCADA systems and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop protection and control systems for substations.
• Perform fault analysis and relay coordination studies.
• Support the commissioning and testing of new substations.

Skills

Protection Relay Programming

Power System Analysis

Fault Calculations

SCADA Systems

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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As a Substation Protection and Control Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining protection and control systems for substations. Your expertise will ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical power systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize protection schemes, perform fault analysis, and support the commissioning of new substations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop protection and control systems for substations.
• Perform fault analysis and relay coordination studies.
• Develop and review protection schemes and settings.
• Support the commissioning and testing of new substations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to protection and control systems.
• Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to optimize system performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in substation protection and control.
• Proficiency in protection relay programming and configuration.
• Strong knowledge of power system analysis and fault calculations.
• Experience with SCADA systems and communication protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Consulting

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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Medical insurance

401(k)

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