System Protection Engineer

NV5; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a System Protection Engineer to lead power system protection studies and control engineering projects. This role involves utilizing advanced electrical engineering techniques to enhance substation performance and reliability. You will manage project schedules and budgets, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers competitive compensation and benefits, including professional development opportunities. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Protection and Control Design for substations.
• Familiarity with national technical standards and guidelines.
• Experience with NERC, FERC, IEC61850 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex assignments requiring advanced electrical engineering techniques.
• Manage schedule, budget, and quality for small and major projects.
• Perform power system studies and compile reports.

Skills

Protection and Control Design

Electrical Engineering Techniques

Project Management

Power System Studies

Mentoring and Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

PE License

Tools

SKM Tools

ETAP

ASPEN OneLiner

Electrocon CAPE

Job description

System Protection Engineer

Job ID

2024-10544

# of Openings

1

Location

US-Remote

Category

Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

At NV5, we understand the intricacies of substation engineering and offer tailored expertise to address these challenges head-on. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and advanced methodologies, we provide comprehensive solutions to enhance substation performance and reliability.

By harnessing our expertise and cutting-edge technology, NV5 empowers utility and industrial substations to overcome challenges, enhance reliability, and meet the demands of an evolving energy landscape.

As our System Protection Engineer, you will be leading or executing power system protection studies and associated control engineering projects. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class.

Join us in embracing innovative solutions that drive efficiency and resilience in substation engineering.

Responsibilities

Other responsibilities include:

Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced electrical engineering techniques.
• Manage schedule, budget and quality for small and major projects.
• Perform power system studies including system protection settings coordination on various projects with different voltage levels and compile reports..
• Develop design basis documentation for protective settings and generate native relay configuration files.
• Mentoring and training of junior staff.
• Communicate with internal or external stakeholders.

Qualifications

We are seeking the following qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with Protection and Control Design for substations (69kV - 500kV) - One Lines, Three Lines, Schematics, Bills of Materials, and relay/control panels.
• Familiarity with national technical standards, codes, and guidelines as they relate to system protection engineering for various equipment used in electric substations.
• Software experience: SKM Tools, ETAP, ASPEN OneLiner or Electrocon CAPE, and others.
• Knowledge about design and programming of substation automation devices desired.
• Experience with NERC, FERC, IEC61850 is a plus.
• S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• PE license is a plus.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: NV5 Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than passive & active candidates and employee referrals. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to NV5 or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by NV5's internal Talent Acquisition team seeking 3rd party sourcing assistance. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement and given permission to represent NV5 to candidates on a particular search, NV5 will not owe any referral or other fees with respect to the unsolicited submission.

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