Protective Relaying Engineering Consultant 2
$145,310–$222,001 year
HybridPortland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Perform protection system calculations and analysis to support a wide variety of clients, developing relay settings for HV/EHV substations, transmission lines, generators, transformers, motors, and medium/low voltage protection devices. Analyze relaying events and aid clients in complying with NERC PRC standards. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years in power system protection, experience with microprocessor-based relays (SEL, Beckwith, GE, ABB) and software (ETAP, SKM, Aspen), and knowledge of Generator, Transformer, and Motor Protection studies. No U.S. work authorization sponsorship available. Hybrid work schedule with on-site time at the Sargent & Lundy office and remote options.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (background in Power/Power Systems)
- sufficient industry experience
- 10+ years relevant engineering experience with an emphasis in power system protection
- Experience with microprocessor-based relays (SEL, Beckwith, GE, ABB, etc) and electro-mechanical relays
- Experience with micro-processor based relay software (SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista, etc)
- Experience with Generator, Transformer, and Motor Protection studies
- Experience with HV/EHV substation and Line Relaying
- Experience with LV Breaker protection
- Experience using protection system software such as ETAP, SKM, and Aspen
- Experience with NERC PRC compliance evaluations
Desired Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering
- Successful completion of the Professional Engineering (PE) exam
- Experience performing transient analysis of power systems using software such as: PSS/E, ETAP, SKM, PSCAD and EMTP-RV
- Experience in short circuit analysis and using software programs CAPE or EasyPower
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