System Protection Engineer

2 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States TXNM Energy Full time
Job Title: System Protection Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled System Protection Engineer to join our team at TXNM Energy. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient, and economic manner.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform short circuit, overcurrent, and distance coordination studies using ASPEN Oneliner.
  • Calculate and develop protective relay settings for new projects and/or modify existing protective relay settings as required to maintain system reliability.
  • Analyze system disturbances and recommend mitigation plans in compliance with NERC PRC-004.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on assigned NERC and/or CIP compliance standards.
  • Review Relaying one line, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and other relay design deliverables.
  • Ensure that all work is performed in adherence to applicable company standards and NERC and CIP compliance standards.
  • Provide technical support and direction to field personnel as needed.
  • Provides training to less experienced staff.
  • Participates in peer reviews as assigned.
  • Communicates engineering ideas, recommendations, and evaluations to diverse internal and external audiences.
  • Represents the company's interests in advanced engineering matters.
  • Applies extensive engineering expertise to improve or develop new standards.
  • Provides technical direction to contractors and company personnel on an as-needed basis.
  • Perform all work in a safe and timely manner.
Requirements:
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience in short circuit studies software like ASPEN Oneliner, CAPE, etc. is preferred.
  • Knowledge and proven ability to apply diverse engineering principles, practices, and regulations and to perform economic and decision analysis studies of complex issues in areas including, but not limited to, generation, transmission, distribution, system planning, financial, and regulatory issues, asset utilization, and environmental controls and regulations.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply national, state, and local codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, ACI, AISC, ASME, NACE, etc.).
  • Ability to translate electrical theory and physics to utility application for improving system reliability.
  • Ability to make informed repair decisions following company protocols.
  • Comfortable working in and around high voltage (up to 345kV) electrical facilities and equipment.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and advanced interpersonal skills.
Education and Experience:
  • Level of position offered based on experience and education of the selected candidate.
  • Education requirements: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET).
  • Work experience requirements by position level: Engineer I - One to three years related experience preferred; Engineer II - Two or more years of engineering experience; one or more years with FE certificate or master's degree in engineering; Engineer III - Four or more years of engineering experience; three or more years with FE certificate or with master's degree in engineering; Engineer IV - Five to seven years of engineering experience.
Preferred Education, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
  • Focus or advanced degree in Power system engineering is preferred.
  • Professional Engineers License.
  • Must possess current, legally valid driver's license and meet the Company's driving record requirements.
Communication Skills:
  • Ability to read and interpret documents, drawings, and schematics.
  • Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, speeches, and make presentations.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, and managers of the organization.
Computer Skills:
  • In-depth knowledge of personal computers including demonstrated proficiency with electrical engineering design programs.
  • In-depth knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
Analysis and Problem-Solving Ability:
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with complex problems involving several concrete variables in complicated situations.
Physical Demands:
  • This position requires periods of frequent sitting, standing, walking, and exposure to outside elements, lifting (50 pounds or under), crouching, bending, climbing, and working at various heights.
  • Protective equipment required: hard-hat, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
Work Environment:
  • Time will be divided between office and field, with a majority of time in the office. Work will be around high voltage electricity facilities, computers, office equipment, and construction equipment.
  • Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.
  • Given the financial nature of this position, this position may be required to obtain a credit check depending on location. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.

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