Power Systems Protection Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesAbout the role
We are seeking a skilled, passionate and dedicated Protection Engineer to join our SEL Engineering Services team. As a Power System Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and secure operation of power systems by designing, testing, implementing, and effective protection and control schemes. Your expertise in relay protection and controls, relay coordination, and power systems will provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.
As a Protection Engineer, a typical day might include the following:
Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems, including relay protection and control systems.
Create protective relay settings for transmission & distribution utilities, substations, and industrial clients.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and technicians, to assess system requirements and implement protection strategies accordingly.
Work alongside industry-recognized protection experts while developing expertise in advanced relay technologies, automation systems, transmission protection, and utility modernization initiatives.
Perform system testing and commissioning activities to validate the functionality and performance of protection schemes.
Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
This job might be for you if:
You have a B.S. or M.S. degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline
You have a strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay protection and control schemes, and relay coordination techniques.
You are familiar with relevant industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC regulations.
You have proven experience in designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex power system protection challenges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Possesses, understands and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system protection and related SEL products.
Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.
Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
Follow and apply SEL Values,
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