Relay engineer job description

Protect yourself and your family, with the benefits of working for a world-class employer. When you join Leidos, you join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute's “World's Most Ethical Companies”.

Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment & flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:

• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Technical & non-technical training opportunities
• Mentorship Program

In this role, you can also expect to gain

• NESC expertise
• Electrical Power Calculations
• GIS design training
• Interactions with other disciplines(Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)
• Time management and organizational skills

Responsibilities:

• Solving challenging substation engineering problems.

• Working with design engineers and performing quality reviews.

• Working directly with clients as well as working with other staff in remote office locations.

• Assignments will cover the full range of project planning through design and construction support.

• Preparation of relay settings from 4.16kV through 500kV including relay set points, logic diagrams, configuration files and documentation.

Experience :

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 2+ years of related experience.

• Main requirement is experience with creating relay settings and logic diagrams.

• Capable of using Aspen OneLiner and/or Electrocon CAPE for coordination studies and fault study analysis.

• Preparation of protective relay coordination studies

• Experience with development of relay settings for microprocessor relays including: SEL, Alstom, GE, ABB and others. For both transmission line relays (Line Differential, Step Distance and Pilot Schemes) and substation relays (Capacitors, Transformers and buses)

• Being familiar with Schweitzer AcSELerator QuickSet, General Electric EnerVista and Schneider Electric MiCOM software is a plus

• Strong engineering and interpersonal skills and high attention to detail with a passion for quality.

• Experience implementing control and protection schemes including interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams and preparing relay logic to complete the schemes.

• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations

• Team player who can work effectively in team environment;

• Self-starter who will work independently with minimal direction

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required when interfacing with clients and staff

• High level of computer competency

• The following are additional skills that are considered a plus:

• Experience preparing technical reports

• Familiarity with PTC MathCAD software

• Previous Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience

• Periodic travel may be required

PDSSUBSTATION

PowerDelivery

Pay Range: Pay Range $60,450.00 - $93,000.00 - $125,550.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Sargent & Lundy is one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services-from consulting, design and implementation to construction management, commissioning and operations/maintenance-with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private sector clients in the power and energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.
Our Core Values

Every decision we make is guided by our core values. By upholding these six principles, we support our clients, employees, and community. They are the compass we follow as we continue to grow our business and lead the industry.

Quality-We provide high-quality deliverables and services through an uncompromising focus on peer review, safety, and continuous improvement.

Accountability-Our actions demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and respect.

Our People-We value diverse perspectives, encourage professional growth, and are committed to providing a work community where people thrive. Our work is challenging but rewarding.

Our Clients-We deliver value and exceed our clients' expectations through outstanding customer service, personal accessibility, and clear communication.

Innovation-Since 1891, we have invested in the people, training, tools, and technology needed to quickly adapt in a constantly changing world.

Meaningful Impact-We make a positive impact in the communities where we work and live.

Responsibilities

This senior engineering position is within Sargent & Lundy's Electrical Analytical Division and will be responsible for the following:

+ Performing protection system calculations and analysis to support a wide variety of clients

+ Develop relay settings associated with HV/EHV Substation and Transmission Lines

+ Develop relay settings for Power Station Generators, Transformers, Motors and Medium Voltage and Low Voltage protection devices

+ Aiding clients to comply with NERC PRC standards

+ Relaying Event Report analysis

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

+ A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and sufficient industry experience is considered in lieu of an advanced degree

+ A minimum of 5 years relevant engineering experience with an emphasis in power system protection

+ Experience with microprocessor-based relays (SEL, Beckwith, GE, ABB, etc) and electro-mechanical relays

+ Experience with micro-processor based relay software (SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista, etc)

+ Experience with Generator, Transformer, and Motor Protection studies

+ Experience with HV/EHV substation and Line Relaying

+ Experience with LV Breaker protection

+ Experience using protection system software such as ETAP, SKM, and Aspen

+ Experience with NERC PRC compliance evaluations

Valued but not required skills and experience:

+ Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred

+ Successful completion of the Professional Engineering Engineering (PE) exam

+ Experience performing transient analysis of power systems using software such as: PSS/E, ETAP, SKM, PSCAD and EMTP-RV

+ Experience in short circuit analysis and using software programs CAPE or EasyPower

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

CityChicago

StateIL

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestEngineering

TypeFull Time - Regular

Looking to POWER UP your career? Then come join a company that is helping usher in the next generation of Energy for our planet!

As a NETA certified Independent Electrical Testing & Engineering Organization, we set the standard for technical expertise and uncompromising safety within the Renewable Energy, Data Centers, and Industrial industries.

We're looking for a Relay Engineer to performs electrical testing on relays in electrical power stations. As a relay engineer, your duties involve using equipment such as a Doble 6150 to test different types of microprocessor relays inside the electrical substation.
+ Perform installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of protective relaying equipment.

+ Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformers & circuit breakers.

+ Develop relay macros and testing routines with confirmation of proper protection and control design.

+ Perform end-to-end relay testing using relay test software, and analyze the operation of the relay based on the fault type run.

+ Develop written standard commissioning, testing and maintenance procedures for protective relaying.

+ Examine relay settings and logic equations for confirmation of system operation in accordance with design.

+ Develop isolation restoration procedures for a construction outage.

+ Lead safety briefings on job site.

+ 3+ years of hands on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation or distribution level substations.

+ Ability to develop written test procedures for transmission, generation and distribution substation protection.

+ Ability to develop relay test plans necessary to test the relays per EPS and customer specifications.

+ Lead investigations of electrical related issues, including root cause analysis as needed.

+ Ability to calibrate & perform functional tests on both electromechanical and micro-processor based protective relays for substations.

+ Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits

+ Knowledge of relay test software is required. Doble ProTest or Protection Suite preferred.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment is desired.

+ Ability to operate test equipment needed for the project.

+ Ability to function as an on-site lead for the project, assign tasks, prioritize activities and interface with customers.

+ Ability to read and fully understand protection and control schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams, and catch mistakes and problems with the drawings and design when comparing with accepted engineering and customer standards.

+ Ability to determine and interpret customer's requirements and provide final deliverables including as built prints and all test results meeting specified requirements

+ Ability to understand manufactures' literature to facilitate testing.

+ Ability to review relay settings and determine the relay logic matches the design on the schematics as well as customer standards. This would include that the CT Ratios are correct as well as the trip outputs.

Additional Requirements:

+ Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

+ Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.

+ Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.

+ Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.

+ Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.

+ Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment is desired.

EPS in an equal opportunity employer. Our organization does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, veteran status, sex, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an E-Verify, Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

ID: 2022-3582

Metro Area: Des Moines, IA

External Company Name: Voltyx

External Company URL: eps-international.com

Street: 808 SW Cherry St. - Suite 109