Staff Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection
On-siteOverland Park, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Develop protective relay settings for line, transformer, breaker, and bus protection using industry-standard software such as ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, and SKM. Perform relay setting calculations with Mathcad and Excel, support Protection & Control design activities including one-line and three-line diagrams, and conduct power system analysis and modeling. Configure communication protocols like DNP, SEL, MMS, and Modbus, including IEC 61850 implementation, while ensuring compliance with NERC-PRC standards. Lead small projects managing schedules, budgets, and staffing, and perform QC/QA reviews. Mentor early-career engineers and coordinate with clients to prepare technical documentation.
Required Qualifications
- 5–10 years of experience in the transmission industry
- Minimum of 5 years of related engineering experience
- Strong knowledge of Protection & Control (P&C) design concepts
- Experience developing protective relay settings and setting files
- Proficiency with power system modeling software, including ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, and SKM
- Experience using Mathcad and Microsoft Excel for engineering calculations
- Knowledge of communication protocols, including DNP, SEL, MMS, and Modbus
- Knowledge of IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and its implementation
- Knowledge of NERC-PRC and other applicable industry standards
- Excellent written communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience leading small projects, including schedule, budget, and resource management
- Experience supporting proposal development
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Experience performing QC/QA reviews
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized accredited program
Desired Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required
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