Substation Protection Engineer
1 day ago
Ampirical Solutions is a leading provider of innovative solutions for the power grid. We take pride in being on the leading edge of technology, allowing our industry to flow forward in a positive direction.
Job SummaryThe Substation Protection Engineer - Relay Settings is responsible for system protection settings associated with protective relay systems for the transmission and distribution systems. This role requires a strong understanding of protection schemes and philosophies commonly applied to Transmission and Distribution (T&D) substations.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct power system calculations, including short circuit calculation, current transformer performance, and ratio selection, over-current element coordination, zone-distance element selection, and coordination, and relay loadability calculations.
- Utilize Aspen, ETAP, or equivalent as a primary tool to run various cases, interpret results, and develop the best possible bus, transformer, generator, and line protection settings.
- Provide technical guidance for various relay settings schemes for basic and advanced system topologies to ensure the quality of deliverables while meeting individual client preferences.
- Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design for the projects.
- Attend meetings and conferences, as necessary, to keep informed of technical development in the power industry as it pertains to T&D Protection.
- Perform quality control and peer checking on settings calculation, documentation, and fault analysis studies.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
- Two years, minimum, of direct relay settings experience.
- Hands-on experience in testing equipment using Doble, OMICRON, or Megger.
- Familiarity with DNP and SEL communication protocols.
- Experience in configuring SEL microprocessor relays is required. Experience with other microprocessor relay vendors, and electromechanical relays, is preferred.
- Capable of managing small projects, or tasks on a larger scale project, and ability to mentor lesser experienced engineers and technicians.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate both internally and externally.
- Sufficient PC skills and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Experience with ETAP, AcSELerator, and ASPEN is preferred.
- Highly competitive compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees.
- Semi-annual profit-sharing bonuses based on company profits to share in the mutual success.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision effective your 1st day of employment.
- 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting).
- 120 hours (about 15 days) of paid time off (PTO).
- 10 paid holiday days.
- Flexible work schedule (every other Friday off).
- Opportunity for advancement and career growth.
- Employer-sponsored Life Insurance, short-term and long-term Disability Insurance.
- Gym Membership Stipend.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Wellness Program.
- Pet Insurance.
- Fertility Benefits.
Ampirical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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