Protection EngineerAPR Consulting • Pomona, CA, United States

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Protection Engineer

APR Consulting • Pomona, CA, United States

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Protection Engineer

Location : Pomona, CA
Type : Contract
Job #85769

An electric utility client is looking for a Protection Engineer who will gather and evaluate line data of transmission, sub-transmission, distribution systems, transformer test data, generator data, etc.

Location : Pomona, CA 91768 (remote)

Position : Protection Engineer

Pay Rate : $48.91 / hr. on W2

Duration : 18 months or longer

Schedule : 1 st shift, M-F, 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM,

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support capital program type projects as needed (DSP, TSP, SUB IR, DSERP, etc.)

Gather and evaluate line data of transmission, sub-transmission, distribution systems, transformer test data, generator data, etc. Model systems on appropriate software tool, such as CAPE, perform short circuit studies, and protection coordination studies necessary for completing relay settings, perform relay settings, prepare protection summary, coordinate relay settings with neighboring utilities, balancing authorities and perform other required assignments meeting WECC and NERC PRC compliance.

Issue Substation Relays and field Auto recloser settings (GE, SEL and Electromagnetic) via ASPEN relay database to the field, support Test technicians in-servicing or commissioning relay settings, review / approve returned as-left relay setting files, and communicate with Test technicians for making revisions / changes to relay settings as necessary.

Perform system studies, provide protection requirements for design

Provide support to the Test Technicians and Operators.

Travel to the field may be required from time to time per project job walk or testing needs.

Longer Term Expectations (in addition to the above)

QA Support in review of protection deliverables (settings, relay electronic files, calculations, logic, etc)

Design protective relaying systems to ensure the safety and reliability of the SCE grid by reviewing AC / DC / Logic drawings

Review and sign off one-line, elementary, logic diagrams and work with other discipline engineers - substation engineers, Distribution Field engineers, project engineers, apparatus engineers - to support sub transmission and distribution substation expansion, substation automation and infrastructure replacement projects.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience with protection, substation and / or distribution engineering in the electric utility industry or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline.

3-4 years of relevant engineering experience (more years of experience are welcome). Remote option available for candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience

P.E. License : Not mandatory for the right candidate

Utilities industry experience is not required

Developed and peer-reviewed protective relay settings for systems ranging from 12kV to 765kV, demonstrating deep technical knowledge across a wide voltage spectrum.

Led and executed short circuit studies and designed step distance and pilot protection schemes for 44-100kV lines, ensuring system reliability and compliance with FAC-008 / NERC / IEEE / IEC / ANSI standards.

GE, ABB & SEL Relays

Knowledge of transmission system operation (line-and-bus arrangements, reclosing practices, etc.)

Knowledge of System One-Line Diagram and relay AC and DC Schematics as well as AC and DC wiring standards

Knowledge of digital logic design principles (logic gates, latches, etc.) and experience in developing logic diagrams

Experience in developing relay settings and familiarity with relay setting software (GE EnerVista UR Setup, SEL AcSELerator)

Knowledge of NERC PRC Compliances (PRC 23, 27, 26)

Demonstrated experience with Computer Aided Protection Engineering Software (CAPE), CYME, ASPEN relay database or Blue Beam Software.

Ability to interpret / apply / design electrical one-line, elementary, protection logic diagrams.

Experience in performing system studies, symmetrical component analysis, fault calculation, and set Electromechanical Relays, SEL and GE microprocessor relays using Accelerator and URPC software

CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS (TOP 3 FOCUS AREAS)

Engineering Drawings & Schematics

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including mean elementaries, DC / AC, and logic diagrams

System Evaluation

Ability to evaluate physical system characteristics to develop appropriate operational settings

Relay Programming

Ability to translate developed settings into electronic setting files for relay programming

Experience with Schweitzer and GE relays preferred

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated experience in developing logic diagrams, programming relay settings and preparing setting documents for Test technicians and support them for in-servicing relays for bulk-power (220 / 115 kV) transmission lines, bus, transformer banks, capacitor banks, reactor banks, etc.

Demonstrated experience with automation of sub-transmission substations, protective relay upgrades in transformer banks, transmission and distribution lines, and protective fuse and auto-recloser setting calculations in distribution lines.

Experience using application software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Project.

Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation.

Possesses good communication skills (oral and written) applied to customer focus in support of appropriate identification of, and response to, client business needs.

About our client :

Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California.

About APR :

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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