System Protection Engineer
Job Description
Job ID | 2024-10544 | # of Openings | 1 | Job Locations | US-Remote | Category | Engineering | Type | Regular Full-Time |
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.
Other responsibilities include:
- 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.
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.
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