Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

12 hours ago

Fort Worth, Texas, United States Primoris Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Substation Protection and Controls Engineer to join our team at Primoris Power Delivery. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a crucial role in designing, analyzing, and implementing protection and control systems for high-voltage substations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop detailed protection schemes for high-voltage substations, including relay settings, fault studies, coordination, and scheme logic, to safeguard equipment and personnel from electrical faults.
  • Design and implement control systems for substation equipment, ensuring seamless and coordinated operation within the broader power grid.
  • Work with the commissioning and testing lead on projects for protection and control systems, validating their performance and adherence to industry standards.
  • Conduct fault studies and simulations to assess the response of protection systems during various fault scenarios, identifying potential vulnerabilities and recommending improvements.
  • Program and configure protective relays and control devices, ensuring accurate and reliable response to abnormal system conditions.
  • Integrate intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) and automation systems into substation design, enhancing operational efficiency and remote monitoring capabilities.
  • Stay abreast of relevant industry standards, such as NERC, IEEE, and IEC, and ensure that protection and control designs align with applicable regulations.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including substation engineers, project managers, and technicians, to deliver comprehensive protection and control solutions within larger utility projects.
  • Provide technical support during substation operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities, assisting in the resolution of complex issues.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance protection and control system designs, optimize settings, and implement best practices to improve system reliability and performance.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in substation protection and controls engineering, with a focus on high-voltage applications.
  • In-depth knowledge of protective relays, IEDs, control schemes, and communication protocols used in substations.
  • Familiarity with power system protection practices, fault analysis, and coordination principles.
  • Proficiency in using relevant software tools for protection and control system design, simulation, and configuration.
  • Understanding of substation automation concepts and integration with SCADA systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • P.E. (Professional Engineer) license or equivalent certification is preferred.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
About Primoris

Primoris Power Delivery is a leading provider of engineering and design, installation and maintenance, material and equipment procurement, repair of electrical transmission, distribution, substation, wireless communication, and storm restoration services. With over 70 years of operating experience, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions to our clients.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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