ERS Systems Integration Engineer - Remote

POSITION SUMMARY

Integration engineers require a substantial amount of specialized expertise, including power system studies, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and general problem-solving skills. The problems to be solved have not been solved before, except in the broadest sense. Projects will include new and challenging problems with an input from a broad range of engineers where the system integration engineer "pulls it all together."

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and maintain an advanced level of technical expertise in electric power system protection and automation
  • Work closely with design, vendor, utility, regulatory agency, operators, owners, contractors, and protection engineers to create system programming which translates the owner’s requirements into concrete technical designs.
  • Develop settings for all layers of control including; protective relaying, and communication processors.
  • Simulate power system conditions in a lab environment to test communications and automation functionality of integrated IEDs and software packages.
  • Write complete, detailed reports using a computer, and accurately process job billing. 
  • Standardize logic schemes via documentation using AutoCad.
  • Track, organize and manage projects using web based storage. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications: 

• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as NERC, IEEE, OSHA and NFPA.
• Requires special skills in a majority of the following: Generation and co-generation start-up – ANSI, NEC, and NEMA specification; - complex control systems - medium and high voltage substation start-up.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing with a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation.
• Requires a high degree of communication, and organizational skills. 
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers and management.
• Good judgment, dependable, supervises large-scale projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.
• Strong computer skills including editing, formatting and using templates in Microsoft Office Suite, use of Manufacturer specific software and documentation of design within AutoCad.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work.  Must be available for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks. 
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. Frequently required to sit, climb and balance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Valid Driver’s License. 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and five years’ experience in design, testing and commissioning of protection and automation systems.
• Three years’ experience as Power Systems Engineer
• Registered Engineer in Training or the ability to obtain licensure

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Medium Lifting (30 Ibs. – 45 Ibs.)
• Heavy Lifting (over 50 Ibs.)
• Frequent Standing
• Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping 
• Frequent bending / twisting
• Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)
• Frequent driving (car, van, truck)
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Due to the safety sensitive aspect of the role, candidates are required to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. In addition, you will also be required to complete and pass a pre-employment background check and a motor vehicle records check.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Extreme cold (below 32*)
• Extreme heat (above 100*)
• Noise Level (Medium / High need to shout to be heard)
• Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors)
• Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.)
• Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED 

• 25%

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5.0 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in