Associate Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection
On-siteAnn Arbor, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Develop protective setpoints per industry standards and client requirements using system modeling software like ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, and SKM. Create downloadable setpoint files on proprietary relay platforms including SEL AcSELerator Quickset and GE Enervista. Manipulate logic for protection and control schemes while preparing complex engineering deliverables, calculations, and equipment recommendations. Collaborate with project leadership, internal and external team members, and clients to coordinate design details and address project drivers. Mentor entry-level professionals and interns while adhering to quality programs, budgets, and schedules.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
- Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
Desired Qualifications
- 1-4 years of experience in Transmission industry.
- Understanding of basic Protection & Control design concepts including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring, etc.
- 1 year of experience in development of protective relay settings (line, transformer, breaker, bus, etc.).
- Familiarity with commonly utilized system modeling software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, etc.).
- Knowledge of the predominant protection schemes and philosophies which are encountered in Transmission, Distribution and Renewable Collector Substations.
- Familiarity with Mathcad and Excel software for protective setting calculations.
- Familiarity with commonly utilized communication protocols (DNP, SEL, MMS, Modbus, etc.).
- Knowledge of IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and its implementation.
- Familiarity with commonly deployed protective relays in substation environments (microprocessor, electronic, and electromechanical).
- Familiarity with NERC-PRC standards and other commonly utilized industry standards.
- Ability to develop protective setpoints per industry standards, best practices, and client requirements.
- Ability to independently develop downloadable setpoint files on multiple proprietary relay manufacturer software platforms. (SEL AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista, et cetera.)
- Ability to develop and manipulate logic commonly utilized in protection and control schemes.
- Ability to independently develop written communication and to facilitate coordination with team members and clients.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
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