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Insight Global

REMOTE Power Distribution & Protection Engineer

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A Utilities & Power Distribution Engineer designs and coordinates maintenance of electrical utilities and associated power distribution systems. Performs inspections, performance evaluations, troubleshooting and sunsetting of systems.

$93,345 / year median in the U.S.

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Job Description

Job Description A client is seeking a Power Distribution & Protection Engineer that can sit remotely. This is a senior-level power systems engineering role focused on protecting electric distribution systems. The engineer will create and review relay settings, perform fault studies, support capital projects, troubleshoot protection equipment, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate comes from a utility, electric cooperative, engineering consulting firm, or power delivery environment and has deep experience with protection relays and distribution systems. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements
  •  Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  •  Kentucky Professional Engineer (PE) License Required
  •  6+ years of distribution protection engineering experience OR 6+ years of relay settings/protection systems experience within utilities
  •  Experience with Synergi Electric or another fault studies tool (CYME, Milsoft, Easy Power, or ETAP)
  •  Strong history in utility distribution protection especially with the
SEL-651R
relays (SEL = Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories)
  •  Candidates must have experience with: Relay settings development Relay settings reviews Fault study analysis Distribution substations Protection & control schemes One-line and three-line diagram interpretation PowerBase experience Completion of ADMS-related projects System commissioning experience Project management support experience Mentoring junior engineers Experience with power quality devices

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance