SEnergy is seeking a highly skilled Protection & Controls Settings Engineer to develop, review, and implement protective relay settings for transmission and distribution substations.
The ideal candidate will have strong power system short-circuit modeling and coordination experience and a deep understanding of relay protection philosophies. Minimum 5 years of direct Protection & Controls settings experience in the power industry is required.
The position is located at our Boerne office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:- Perform protective relaying analysis such as short-circuit modelling, protection coordination, PT and CT sizing determination, and arc flash studies
- Develop relay settings and setting reports for transmission, distribution, and generation substation equipment
- Ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, and utility standards
- Maintain accurate documentation of settings files, settings report, and coordination studies
- Analyze system disturbances, review and validate protection performance
- Provide remote and/or on-site support for relay testing & commissioning
- Ensure protection and controls settings deliverables meet the schedule and scope requirements of the contract and communicate with the project manager any risks
- Review relay one-line and schematic drawings
- Review vendor documentation
- Develop technical equipment specifications
- Provide specialized technical input for protection and control design
- Participate in development of technical proposals and provide estimates for the engineering budget
- Maintain and continuously adopt new technical skills and knowledge
- Perform quality control review of work developed by other team members
- Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within United States (State of Texas preferred) and ability to obtain additional PE licenses if needed
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 5 years of direct Protection & Controls settings experience in the power industry
- Experience with SEL, Eaton, Beckwith, or similar protective relays
- Additional years of experience in conceptual engineering and substation design is preferred
SKILLS:
- Able to clearly articulate and communicate (verbal, writing) in English with global stakeholders
- Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently as necessary, as well as accomplish common objectives in a team setting
- Processes exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in ASPEN OneLiner, ETAP, and MathCAD
- Strong understanding of transmission and substation protection schemes
- Strong time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills
PHYSICAL:
- This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms
BENEFITS: - 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent
- 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
- Employer paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
- Dental, Vision, Life and Supplemental offered
- Paid Holidays
- Starting at 3-week PTO with rollover
- Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account
- Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus based on Performance
