Relay Protection and Control Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining the world’s largest energy delivery systems? If so, our client is hiring a Relay Protection and Control Engineer.

Position Type:

• Direct Hire
• On-Site

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 8 years total experience in any of the following areas: relay protection or power systems engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with a Master's degree in engineering and 6 years of applicable experience.
• Experience with:
• • Relay software: Accelerator, Enervista, PCM, etc
  • Studies – Short circuit analysis, time coordination
  • ABB Relay, Software PCM600 or similar

Preferred:

• Strong technical competence and practical experience in the design of relay protection systems at transmission, sub-transmission, or distribution level.
• Must possess superior oral and written communication skills, champion change and have the ability to influence others in order to improve the management process.
• Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO.
• Working knowledge of various microprocessor relay platforms, software, and IEC 61850 protocol.
• Industry involvement with EPRI, NATF and other organizations on relay applications.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to develop, test and manage protection and control system standards including philosophy documents, relay settings guidelines, calculation sheets, relay configuration files, drawings, test templates, etc.
• Study industry best practices and support technological advancements to enhance established standards.
• Perform various engineering analysis, evaluate new hardware/software solutions and support deployment of protection system upgrade programs.
• Expected to support PRSI department in implementing new strategies, initiatives and processes to advance the design, operation and reliability of P&C system.
• Support activities within other sections of PRSI including protection system asset management and remote monitoring / analytics of substation protection and control devices.
• Manage vendor performance including technical review and input to the contractor's work.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to implement relay protection standards, solicit feedback and manage expectations.
• Perform technical review on relay protection scope and ensure the design aligns with approved standards.
• Demonstrate technical and analytical ability to solve problems associated with relay protection systems and recommend solutions.
• Provide technical guidance on relay protection and control system to Engineers and Associate Engineers within the section.
• Present on various technical and safety related topics at organization and executive level.
• Periodically be available off hours to consult with operating organizations on relay problems and resolve emergencies associated with relay protection systems.