Relay Settings Engineering Specialist II

Mesa Accosiates

$92K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited); Master's preferred with Power Systems emphasis.
  • Minimum 6 years of engineering experience.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new concepts and software.
  • Self-starting attitude; comfortable finding solutions independently.
  • Detail-oriented and thorough in task completion.
  • Strong grasp of electrical fundamentals like Ohm's law and power systems.
  • Effective communicator in multiple formats.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a diverse team of drafters, designers, and engineers.
  • Develop conceptual protection scheme drawings.
  • Conduct relay coordination studies.
  • Create and manage relay settings files.
  • Ensure collaboration with other engineering disciplines.
  • Uphold quality assurance by following checklists from clients and internally.
  • Review designs and mentor junior engineers during assignments.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off program.
  • 10 holidays per year.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
  • 401(K) plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible cafeteria plan options.
  • Tuition reimbursement support.
  • Fitness center reimbursement initiative.
  • Annual performance bonus opportunities.
  • Option for a 9/80 flexible work schedule.
Full Job Description
PDS 8 / Power Delivery Substation

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

What We're Looking for

  • Engineer with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (ABET Accredited), preferably a master's degree with an emphasis in Power Systems.
  • 6+ Years Engineering experience
  • Fast learner - You can pick up new concepts, standards, and software quickly.
  • Self-starter - You'll get direction from senior engineers, but you're comfortable hunting down answers on your own when the path isn't obvious.
  • Detail Oriented - You are capable of ensuring all the details necessary to complete a task are addressed properly.
  • Solid understanding of fundamentals - Ohm's law, single-phase systems, three-phase power systems, and digital logic.
  • Clear communicator - You feel comfortable reaching out to others with questions and can communicate professionally face-to-face, on the phone, and over email.
  • Professional Engineering licensure is not required, but preferred.
  • Experience with Design Software - Aspen Oneliner, SEL AcSELerator, AutoCAD/MicroStation, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, etc.
  • Experience Protection Schemes- Including overcurrent, differential, distance protection, and pilot protection schemes.
  • Experience with Relay Settings - including development of relay settings files including logic


What You'll Learn

  • Project ownership - The process for leading a project's design from concept to close-out; aiming for schedule and cost targets.
  • Leadership - Guiding junior engineers on drafting standards, calculation methods, and best-practice workflows.
  • Professional communication - Presenting design rationale and progress updates to clients, senior management, and cross-functional teams.


What You'll Do

  • Work on a team of drafters, designers, and engineers
  • Create conceptual protection scheme drawings
  • Perform relay coordination studies
  • Create relay settings files
  • Coordinate with other engineering disciplines
  • Maintain quality assurance standards by completing client and internal checklists
  • Perform peer-review of designs
  • Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on an assignment basis


What You'll Earn

  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay - 10 Days Annually
  • Group Medical/Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance (Company Paid)
  • Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
  • 401(K) Retirement Savings plan
  • 401(K) Matching Contribution
  • Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fitness Center Reimbursement
  • Annual Performance Bonus
  • 9/80 Work Schedule Option


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