Transmission Protection Engineer

2 weeks ago


Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Mesa Associates, Inc. Full time
Position Overview

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a qualified Relay Settings Engineer with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the field of transmission-level power system protection coordination studies and settings.

The successful candidate will be tasked with:

  • Designing relay protection frameworks utilizing microprocessor-based relays to safeguard transmission infrastructure.
  • Coordinating protective devices for transmission lines, buses, transformers, capacitor banks, circuit breakers, and reactors across various stations.
  • Creating relay logic to facilitate the desired protection schemes.
  • Understanding and adhering to utility compliance standards, including PRC-027 and FAC-008.
  • Providing remote support to on-site relay teams during construction phases.

In addition, the ideal candidate will:

  • Collaborate with the Engineering Manager and Principal Engineer to establish project goals, prepare design estimates, and outline project specifications and design methodologies for large or intricate projects.
  • Serve as the Lead Engineer on coordination studies, interfacing with clients, other engineering firms, and various departments within Mesa.
  • Proactively gather and analyze coordination study input data for forthcoming projects.
  • Formulate the initial design strategy for significant phases of large projects or oversee engineering tasks for routine projects.
  • Adjust and refine standard schemes as required by project specifications.
  • Conduct and validate calculations using specialized software as necessary.
  • Manage personal assignments to ensure compliance with project scope, timelines, and budget constraints.
  • Ensure that deliverables align with Business Unit protocols and meet relevant design standards.
  • Comply with client and industry best practices and procedures.
  • Engage with clients to fulfill compliance obligations.
  • Guide and mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
  • Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills with colleagues and clients.
  • Foster positive relationships with team members and clients through effective interpersonal skills.
  • Take responsibility for the technical integrity of deliverables designed or reviewed.

Supervision of junior engineers or technical support staff will be conducted on an as-needed basis and is not a primary responsibility at this level.

A 4-year ABET-accredited degree is required, and the ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license is highly preferred.

Note: Mesa Associates, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from external search firms and will not be liable for any placement fees for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. collaborates directly with approved search firms for specific hiring requirements.



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