Protection engineer job description
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Protection engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in protection engineer job postings.
Sample protection engineer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
- Experience with risk and vulnerability evaluation.
- Extensive knowledge of security protocols.
- Ability to develop security plans.
- Familiarity with security tools and technologies.
Sample required protection engineer soft skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Highly organized approach to work.
Protection engineer job description example 1
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories protection engineer job description
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Project Engineer - Protection* in Engineering Services, you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.
As a Project Engineer - Protection*, a typical day might include the following:
+ Supporting large utilities and industrials companies
+ Perform consulting work on projects (design protection schemes, provide setting calculations, configure SEL devices, perform power systems studies, etc.)
+ Working on projects in the areas of Oil & Gas, Electrical Utility, and/or Renewable Energy
+ On-site commissioning (25% or more)
This job might be for you if you have:
+ Experience with Protective Relaying (SEL Quickset etc.)
+ Understanding of control schematics
+ Power systems study knowledge (ETAP, SKM, etc.)
+ Knowledge in electrical power systems
+ Commissioning experience
Why SEL?
We run SEL like our moms would want us to and part of that is taking care of our employees.
We're 100% employee owned. We recruit employee owners at SEL, not just employees.
Tuition Assistance program
95% company paid medical/dental/vision/life coverage.
Awarded by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 best companies to work for,100 best workplaces for millennials, 20 best workplaces for baby boomers, and 15 best workplaces for manufacturing and production.
*SEL bases title on individual knowledge and experience.
Location
Boise, ID - This position is located in Boise, ID, capital of the gem state, and on the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. You will enjoy local restaurants in a vibrant downtown full of small businesses, easy access to mountain foothills and 190 miles of trails. The city is also home to great schools and universities including Boise State University. Boise has been ranked as one of America's fastest growing cities, making it a great place to live and work.
This is your chance to build your career with a global leader and innovator in the power protection industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, a company of innovators, inventors & problem solvers to continue building the most innovate and safety-critical products so that future generations have the means to pursue an increasingly higher quality of life. Apply today!
Communication with Applicants
SEL sends an initial e-mail response to all applicants at time of résumé or CV submittal. If you do not receive this communication, please check your SPAM filter and make sure your system is not blocking e-mails from SEL. It is important that you ensure your receipt of this e-mail as SEL may communicate future position updates via e-mail.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
As a Project Engineer - Protection*, a typical day might include the following:
+ Supporting large utilities and industrials companies
+ Perform consulting work on projects (design protection schemes, provide setting calculations, configure SEL devices, perform power systems studies, etc.)
+ Working on projects in the areas of Oil & Gas, Electrical Utility, and/or Renewable Energy
+ On-site commissioning (25% or more)
This job might be for you if you have:
+ Experience with Protective Relaying (SEL Quickset etc.)
+ Understanding of control schematics
+ Power systems study knowledge (ETAP, SKM, etc.)
+ Knowledge in electrical power systems
+ Commissioning experience
Why SEL?
We run SEL like our moms would want us to and part of that is taking care of our employees.
We're 100% employee owned. We recruit employee owners at SEL, not just employees.
Tuition Assistance program
95% company paid medical/dental/vision/life coverage.
Awarded by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 best companies to work for,100 best workplaces for millennials, 20 best workplaces for baby boomers, and 15 best workplaces for manufacturing and production.
*SEL bases title on individual knowledge and experience.
Location
Boise, ID - This position is located in Boise, ID, capital of the gem state, and on the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. You will enjoy local restaurants in a vibrant downtown full of small businesses, easy access to mountain foothills and 190 miles of trails. The city is also home to great schools and universities including Boise State University. Boise has been ranked as one of America's fastest growing cities, making it a great place to live and work.
This is your chance to build your career with a global leader and innovator in the power protection industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, a company of innovators, inventors & problem solvers to continue building the most innovate and safety-critical products so that future generations have the means to pursue an increasingly higher quality of life. Apply today!
Communication with Applicants
SEL sends an initial e-mail response to all applicants at time of résumé or CV submittal. If you do not receive this communication, please check your SPAM filter and make sure your system is not blocking e-mails from SEL. It is important that you ensure your receipt of this e-mail as SEL may communicate future position updates via e-mail.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Protection engineer job description example 2
EN Engineering protection engineer job description
ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 2,500+ strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We are diverse, talented, dedicated, and wholly focused on not only meeting the needs of our clients but exceeding their expectations.
We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. With first-hand experience operating and maintaining energy infrastructure, our engineering professionals provide expertise in Renewables, Power Services, GIS and Data Solutions, Automation Integration, Pipeline Engineering, Integrity Services, Industrial Solutions, Telecommunications, and Process Safety Management.
At ENTRUST, we work together as a team to accomplish more than we would individually, delivering innovative engineering solutions to meet our clients' needs, while consistently maintaining the highest level of ethics and integrity.
We are passionate about what we do, how we do it, and who we do it for. We work with a smile, connect easily with others, and believe that work-life balance and a flexible work environment benefits everyone.
In return for top talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect and the challenge of contributing to the continued success of our organization.
ENTRUST SOLUTIONS GROUP BY THE NUMBERS:
35+ US locations with licenses in all 50 states
3000+ Employees company-wide
31+ Languages in which our employees are fluent
105+ Professional Engineers (PE)
Protection & Control Engineer
Position Summary
The Protection and Control engineer will be familiar with state-of-the-art protective relaying systems for Transmission and Distribution Systems. He or she will be familiar with protective relaying and communications systems, including AC one-line and three-line diagrams, DC schematics, logic and functional diagrams.
Engineer
* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
* 5+ years of related experience
Senior Engineer
* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
* Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or an MBA would be advantageous.
* Professional Engineer license
* 10+ years of related experience is required for the Senior Engineer level
Behavioral Competencies
* The ability to communicate clearly (both verbally and in writing), working effectively within EN Engineering and with counterparts in Client organizations.
* The ability to analyze technical problems and the ability to use engineering knowledge to solve complex problems in new, unique, and cost effective ways.
* Comfortable and effective working in teams and across functional groups that vary from fundamentally technical to non-technical.
* The ability to provide work direction to others team members as required.
* Considers and accurately interprets client's technical requirements; assigns meaning to information provided.
* Highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges.
* A demonstrated capability in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and delivering against tight deadlines.
Technical Competencies
* Familiarity NERC and NPCC protection and control standards.
* Expertise in the engineering of protective relay and control systems, the calculation of relay settings, the creation of relay control logic, and the analysis of relay operations for transmission / distribution substations.
* Knowledge of relay communications theory, testing practices and the maintenance of relay communications network infrastructure.
* Ability to model primary systems and secondary systems in power system simulation software platforms such as CAPE or ASPEN software.
* Experience with IEC 61850 substation automation architecture, logic and protocols would be advantageous.
* Expertise in the preparation of specifications for purchasing protection, communication equipment and instrument transformers, and in evaluating bid proposals to provide technical recommendations for awards of bids.
ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.
We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. With first-hand experience operating and maintaining energy infrastructure, our engineering professionals provide expertise in Renewables, Power Services, GIS and Data Solutions, Automation Integration, Pipeline Engineering, Integrity Services, Industrial Solutions, Telecommunications, and Process Safety Management.
At ENTRUST, we work together as a team to accomplish more than we would individually, delivering innovative engineering solutions to meet our clients' needs, while consistently maintaining the highest level of ethics and integrity.
We are passionate about what we do, how we do it, and who we do it for. We work with a smile, connect easily with others, and believe that work-life balance and a flexible work environment benefits everyone.
In return for top talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect and the challenge of contributing to the continued success of our organization.
ENTRUST SOLUTIONS GROUP BY THE NUMBERS:
35+ US locations with licenses in all 50 states
3000+ Employees company-wide
31+ Languages in which our employees are fluent
105+ Professional Engineers (PE)
Protection & Control Engineer
Position Summary
The Protection and Control engineer will be familiar with state-of-the-art protective relaying systems for Transmission and Distribution Systems. He or she will be familiar with protective relaying and communications systems, including AC one-line and three-line diagrams, DC schematics, logic and functional diagrams.
Engineer
* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
* 5+ years of related experience
Senior Engineer
* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
* Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or an MBA would be advantageous.
* Professional Engineer license
* 10+ years of related experience is required for the Senior Engineer level
Behavioral Competencies
* The ability to communicate clearly (both verbally and in writing), working effectively within EN Engineering and with counterparts in Client organizations.
* The ability to analyze technical problems and the ability to use engineering knowledge to solve complex problems in new, unique, and cost effective ways.
* Comfortable and effective working in teams and across functional groups that vary from fundamentally technical to non-technical.
* The ability to provide work direction to others team members as required.
* Considers and accurately interprets client's technical requirements; assigns meaning to information provided.
* Highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges.
* A demonstrated capability in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and delivering against tight deadlines.
Technical Competencies
* Familiarity NERC and NPCC protection and control standards.
* Expertise in the engineering of protective relay and control systems, the calculation of relay settings, the creation of relay control logic, and the analysis of relay operations for transmission / distribution substations.
* Knowledge of relay communications theory, testing practices and the maintenance of relay communications network infrastructure.
* Ability to model primary systems and secondary systems in power system simulation software platforms such as CAPE or ASPEN software.
* Experience with IEC 61850 substation automation architecture, logic and protocols would be advantageous.
* Expertise in the preparation of specifications for purchasing protection, communication equipment and instrument transformers, and in evaluating bid proposals to provide technical recommendations for awards of bids.
ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.
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Protection engineer job description example 3
Burns & McDonnell protection engineer job description
Responsible for leading or executing power system protection and control engineering projects\. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission projects\. This position can influence the future of the resiliency, reliability and economic operation of the electric grid\. Opportunities to advance into leadership/management roles are available\.
+ Executes complex assignments requiring the use of advanced electrical engineering techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods\.
+ Develop and evaluate plans for major projects\. Assess feasibility or soundness of proposed applications when data is insufficient or testing is advisable\.
+ Coordinate departmental or divisional project studies, reports, or project design assignments\.
+ Responsible for performing power system studies and system protection settings coordination on various projects \(up to 500\-kV voltage level\)\.
+ Develop design basis documentation for protective settings and generate native relay configuration files\.
+ Provide technical guidance to the project team, conduct design reviews, and support quality control\.
+ Act as primary contact for both internal and external client\-side communication\.
+ Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design for the projects\.
+ Train, guide, and mentor lower level engineers\.
+ Support business development and marketing initiatives
**Qualifications**
+ Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a directly related field plus seven \(7\) years of experience in electrical systems studies in the electric utility or industrial power distribution industry\.
+ Will accept a Master's degree plus six \(6\) years of related experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree plus seven \(7\) years of related experience\.
Preferred Experience/Skills:
+ A Professional Engineer licensure is strongly preferred
+ Protection and Control system design for substation applications and automation \(69kV - 500kV\), one\-lines, three\-lines, AC/DC schematics, control panel layouts, bill of materials, and protection specifications
+ Application of industry standards for the protection of system equipment, including power busses, power transformers, HV/MV circuit breakers, capacitor banks, reactors, transmission lines, and distribution feeders
+ Power systems modeling and protective relay coordination analysis using ASPEN OneLiner or Electrocon CAPE software
+ Designing calculations, including short circuit calculation, current transformer performance and ratio selection, over\-current element coordination, zone\-distance element selection and coordination, and relay loadability calculation
+ Developing native relay setting files using SEL's AcSELerator and GE's Enervista software programs
+ Providing engineering support with construction and commissioning activities for substations
+ Leading multiple engineering teams on engineering design and scope for multiple projects
+ Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements as they pertain to electric utility reliability requirements is a plus
+ Knowledge of IEC61850 and its implementation is a plus
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
**Job** Electrical Engineering
**Primary Location** US\-AZ\-Phoenix
**Schedule:** Full\-time
**Travel:** Yes, 15 % of the Time
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+ Executes complex assignments requiring the use of advanced electrical engineering techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods\.
+ Develop and evaluate plans for major projects\. Assess feasibility or soundness of proposed applications when data is insufficient or testing is advisable\.
+ Coordinate departmental or divisional project studies, reports, or project design assignments\.
+ Responsible for performing power system studies and system protection settings coordination on various projects \(up to 500\-kV voltage level\)\.
+ Develop design basis documentation for protective settings and generate native relay configuration files\.
+ Provide technical guidance to the project team, conduct design reviews, and support quality control\.
+ Act as primary contact for both internal and external client\-side communication\.
+ Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design for the projects\.
+ Train, guide, and mentor lower level engineers\.
+ Support business development and marketing initiatives
**Qualifications**
+ Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a directly related field plus seven \(7\) years of experience in electrical systems studies in the electric utility or industrial power distribution industry\.
+ Will accept a Master's degree plus six \(6\) years of related experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree plus seven \(7\) years of related experience\.
Preferred Experience/Skills:
+ A Professional Engineer licensure is strongly preferred
+ Protection and Control system design for substation applications and automation \(69kV - 500kV\), one\-lines, three\-lines, AC/DC schematics, control panel layouts, bill of materials, and protection specifications
+ Application of industry standards for the protection of system equipment, including power busses, power transformers, HV/MV circuit breakers, capacitor banks, reactors, transmission lines, and distribution feeders
+ Power systems modeling and protective relay coordination analysis using ASPEN OneLiner or Electrocon CAPE software
+ Designing calculations, including short circuit calculation, current transformer performance and ratio selection, over\-current element coordination, zone\-distance element selection and coordination, and relay loadability calculation
+ Developing native relay setting files using SEL's AcSELerator and GE's Enervista software programs
+ Providing engineering support with construction and commissioning activities for substations
+ Leading multiple engineering teams on engineering design and scope for multiple projects
+ Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements as they pertain to electric utility reliability requirements is a plus
+ Knowledge of IEC61850 and its implementation is a plus
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
**Job** Electrical Engineering
**Primary Location** US\-AZ\-Phoenix
**Schedule:** Full\-time
**Travel:** Yes, 15 % of the Time
\#LI\-EH \#T&D
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Updated March 14, 2024
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