Protection & Controls Settings Engineer

Boerne, TX

Full Time

Experienced

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

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