- Works within a multi-discipline team to develop and/or review efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium and high voltage substations.
- Performs design studies and demonstrate a good working knowledge of relay protections involving logic diagrams, calculations report, relay and coordination studies, power system calculations, including short circuit calculation, and ratio selection, over-current element coordination, zone-distance element selection, and relay load ability calculation
- Experience in Aspen or CAPE (preferable), or equivalent, as a primary tool to run various cases, interpret results and develop the best possible bus, transformer, generator, and line protection settings.
- Knowledge of protection schemes and philosophies commonly applied at Transmission, and Distribution substations
- Ability to read and interpret electrical single lines, three lines, schematics, functional diagrams, etc.
- Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design for the projects
- Perform quality control and peer checking on settings calculation, documentation, and fault analysis studies
- Coordinates design activities to maintain project schedules, budget, quality requirements to ensure successful project completion.
- Delivers accurate and thorough electrical designs that will meet industry standard specifications and meet prudent engineering practices.
- Reviews internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
- Maintains complete project documentation with respect to relay settings, engineering studies and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
- Maintains good working relationship with internal groups that support projects such as other engineering disciplines, Drafting, Project Management etc.
- Mentors and provide guidance to developing or jr. engineers within the department.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience focused on the development of protection philosophies, and relay settings development.
- Experience in relay setting calculations and coordination of Intelligent Electronic Devices and Numerical Relays.
- Must have ability to use CAPE or equivalent software program (AcSELerator, ASPEN)
- Knowledge of applicable industry standards including the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and IEEE.
- A high level of interpersonal communication skills, including a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to perform independently and in a team environment and provide project ownership.
- Travel to client sites as required.
- A Professional Engineer (PE) registration is a plus
- Prior utility consulting experience is a plus
- Work with to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting to develop innovative solutions
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Protection and Control Relay Engineer - Pittsburgh, United States - Hatch
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