Electrical Substation Protection Engineer

4 weeks ago


Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Oscar Full time
Job Summary

As an Electrical Substation Protection Engineer at Oscar Associates Limited, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of electrical substations. Your expertise in protection and control systems will be instrumental in providing engineering support during construction and commissioning. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and simulate substation systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. If you have a strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay technologies, and fault analysis techniques, and are proficient in engineering software tools, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide Substation Energization support
  • PV Energization Support/Initial Synchronization
  • Provide engineering support during construction
  • Provide engineering support during commissioning

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification preferred
  • 7+ years in electrical substation engineering, with a focus on protection and control systems
  • Proficiency in protection relay programming, coordination studies, and simulation software (e.g., SEL, GE Enervista)
  • Proficiency in engineering software tools for substation design, analysis, and simulation (e.g., AutoCAD, ETAP, PSCAD)
  • Strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay technologies, and fault analysis techniques
  • Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., IEC 61850, DNP3) and cybersecurity standards applicable to substation automation and control systems
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a keen attention to detail
  • Effective communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Desired Skills and Experience
  • Protection and control systems
  • Protection relay programming, coordination studies, and simulation software (e.g., SEL, GE Enervista)
  • Proficiency in engineering software tools for substation design, analysis, and simulation (e.g., AutoCAD, ETAP, PSCAD)
  • Strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay technologies, and fault analysis techniques
  • Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., IEC 61850, DNP3) and cybersecurity standards applicable to substation automation and control systems

Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.



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