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Substation Engineer, System Protection - Power Delivery
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An Electrical Substation Engineer is responsible for substation design including schematic development, physical layouts, equipment, and construction cost estimates.
$109,433 / year median in Florida
Job Description
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Apply Job Type Full-time Description Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation System Protection Engineer to join our team. The System Protection Engineer works on electric substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. He/she will apply their engineering knowledge and experience to fulfill the principal duties and responsibilities listed below. He/she will also work with other internal and external project stakeholders to ensure project milestones and expectations of contracted services are met. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Requirements Performs all system protection and communication design aspects for high voltage (4kV - 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include: Develop Protection and Control Specifications SCADA and Communications Specifications I/O Mapping Points Lists and Associated Mapping Relay Settings Event Analysis Studies Short Circuit Arc Flash Relay Coordination CT Saturation Perform QA/QC One-Line Diagrams Three-Line Diagrams Current and Potential Schematics Control Schematics Alarm Schematics SCADA and Communications Schematics Technical Support Procurement Construction (Testing and Commissioning) Active Coordination Ability to work seamlessly with and provide guidance to the P&C Design Team in their development of the above-listed schematics Ability to provide technical support to field personnel, responsible for applying and testing relay settings Ability to coordinate efforts with all project team members by identifying coordination needs within specific disciplines (i.e., protection and control design engineers, transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, telecom engineers, etc.) Support Consistency Follow department processes and procedures Continue strong customer service Support Business Provides transparent and honest feedback to the project team (i.e., external stakeholders, clients, etc.) Helps develop approaches to accommodate unique client requests. Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team Other Expectations Leverages experience by mentoring and training entry-level professionals, including top graduates entering the field of system protection. Keenly focused on the production of high-quality work and supported continuous improvement efforts. Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects Responsible for assisting with the identification of fundamental client interests and may determine the key clients in some instances Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work. Serves as a technical specialist for system protection and communication and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams. Remove any impediments that are obstructing the engineering team from achieving its goals. Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team. Attend all client technical review meetings. Act as project technical lead and QA/QC lead as needed.
Skills and Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited program Minimum of 8 years related work experience in the field of high voltage substation design - System Protection and Communication PE License Proficient using ASPEN One Liner, ETAP, Power Factory, CYME Dist., or similar programs Strong familiarity with NERC System Protection Coordination Requirements, including NERC PRC-001 andNERC PRC-027
Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations. For Preferred Consideration (Not Required): Meet minimum qualification Proficient with wind and solar farm SCADA and Network Requirements and associated designs. Proficient in load flow and reactive compensation studies. Proficient in the use of PSSE for transmission planning and analysis. Experience with proposal writing and project estimating. Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes. About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients&rsq... Visit the Employer site for more detailsBenefits
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