Senior Distribution Protection & Control Engineer at Electric Power Engineers | Austin, TX, US | Rezi

Senior Distribution Protection & Control Engineer at Electric Power Engineers

Senior Distribution Protection & Control Engineer

Electric Power Engineers · Austin, TX, US

1 weeks ago

Senior Distribution Protection & Control Engineer

Electric Power Engineers · Austin, TX, US

12 days ago
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About the Role

We are designing the grid of the future! This role involves designing and developing electrical drawings for transmission and distribution substation protection projects, preparing equipment technical specifications, and providing technical support and review of client design packages.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review electrical drawings including single lines, three lines, relay logic drawings, relay DC schematics, breaker DC schematics, communication drawing, protection panel drawings, wiring block diagrams, DC panel drawings, and substation layouts.
  • Prepare relay setting files for SEL, GE, etc. protective relays.
  • Prepare generation interconnection drawings for conventional and renewable energy resources.
  • Prepare bill of material and design basis documents.
  • Prepare and review technical specification documents.
  • Process, generate, and maintain data as required for other engineering-related work.
  • Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
  • Execute on multiple tasks at any given time.
  • Perform complex tasks according to good engineering practice and EPE procedures.
  • Be capable of autonomously and independently executing on assigned tasks.
  • Participate in multifunctional teams to obtain/provide input, address comments, and perform technical studies.
  • Identify training needs and present to the Engineering Manager.
  • Leverage AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity, and innovation.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with seven years of experience.
  • US state Professional Engineer License, or ability to gain within six months of hire.
  • High standards in producing quality drawings and documents.
  • Familiarity in preparing relay setting files for SEL and GE relays.
  • Familiarity with SEL Quickset, SEL RTAC, GE Enervista UR Setup.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD for SLDs and three-line diagrams.
  • Familiarity with power system protection analysis tools and software including ETAP and ASPEN.
  • Strong technical/report preparation skills.
  • Proven team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills.
  • Capable of managing multiple tasks.
  • Flexible with the ability to manage change.
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity, and innovation.
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
  • Three years of experience preparing and reviewing protection and control drawings.
  • Three years of experience in protection studies and relay settings preparation.
  • Proficient working with AutoCAD.
  • Experience with renewable generation (wind, solar, battery) interconnection design.

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • ETAP
  • ASPEN
  • SEL Quickset
  • SEL RTAC
  • GE Enervista UR Setup
  • AI and automation tools

Location

  • Remote US

Work Type

  • Remote
  • Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

Experience Level

  • Seven years of experience
  • Three years of experience preparing and reviewing protection and control drawings
  • Three years of experience in protection studies and relay settings preparation

Education Level

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • MyShare Employee Ownership Program
  • Work with industry leaders
  • 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

About the Company

  • Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence.
  • For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges.
  • As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.
  • Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live.
  • Together we can transform the future of energy.

Equal Opportunity

  • EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.