Protection & Controls Engineer

Stanley Consultants, Inc. is seeking a full-time Protection & Controls Electrical Engineer in one of the following offices: Austin TX, Chicago IL, Denver CO, Jackson MI, Minneapolis MN, or Muscatine IA. This position will have a background in high voltage substation and transmission system protection schemes for utility or generation clients. Technical responsibilities will include the design of any/all of the following: high voltage one line and three-line diagrams; current and potential protection schemes, computer modeling/analysis of electrical systems; preparation of specifications for equipment and systems; report preparation; applying codes and standards, and performing and reviewing design computations.

Position will be responsible for some lead design efforts, with expectations of performing design duties with minimal supervision. Must be able to determine client requirements and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas as necessary, managing a design budget and schedule, and be able to demonstrate proficiency in these areas.

Requirements:

• AutoCAD Electrical experience preferred

• BSEE from an accredited college or university, relevant experience with electric utility substations up to 345kV

• PE License required

• Proficiency in protective relay coordination and settings calculations for HV and EHV transmission systems.

• Experience with common substations and transmission line protection schemes, such as step-distance, POTT, DCB, and DUTT

• Experience with electrical system analysis software such as ASPEN, ETap, SKM, PSS/E and PSLF a plus

• Knowledgeable of FERC and NERC requirements as they pertain to electric utility substation reliability requirements a plus

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (MSWord, Excel, and MSProject)

• SCADA, RTU, programming a plus

• Substation integration/automation a plus

• Field testing and commissioning of substation equipment a plus

• Factory acceptance witness testing of power transformers, switch gear or control panels a plus

• Equipment specification writing

• Relay settings experience a plus

• Proficient with substation protection and control design and industry standards

• Capable of reviewing and producing design drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel elevations

• Must have the ability to work permanently in the US

Base Compensation: $80,000 - $115,000

Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices.

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