Protection engineer
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Substation Protection and Control Engineer
Job Summary
AES Indiana is seeking to fill multiple substation protection and control engineering positions to work in our Indianapolis, Indiana offices. The substation P&C engineer will work on the design and implementation of new and existing utility substations ranging from 13.2kV to 345kV. All experience levels will be considered for these positions and compensation will be commensurate with experience.
The successful candidate will be tasked with the development and execution of utility substation P&C designs, calculations, and studies. They will work either alone or as part of a team to craft, review, direct, and support projects that vary in complexity and scope.
The AES Indiana substation team is a wide-ranging group that works together to solve problems quickly and provide reliable solutions for our customers and the community.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
Complete designs including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementary, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.
Detailed analysis of existing protection schemes to identify weaknesses and propose improvements.
Develop cable schedules and bill of materials.
Application and interconnection of SCADA and communication systems within the substation.
Relay settings calculations and system coordination studies.
Create and analyze transmission and distribution relay settings and logic diagrams.
Review of system fault events and recommendation of remedial actions when required.
Iteratively work to achieve best design outcome considering cost, project scope, constructability, and consistency with existing practices.
Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
Act as a representative of AES Indiana to the public and our customers.
Collaborate and offer mentorship to other substation team members in integrating established standards and effective approaches into substation designs.
Develop engineering equipment and services specifications.
Manage project documents.
Assist with equipment procurement.
Ensure project schedules are met.
Support construction activities with technical expertise and onsite technical direction when required.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems from an ABET accredited program.
Working understanding of power system symmetrical components
Any experience level will be considered
Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently
A high level of interpersonal communication skills, including a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
AutoCAD software skills are preferred.
Professional Engineer registration or plan to become registered is helpful.
Prior utility or consulting experience is a plus.
Competences
Able to apply engineering principles and theory.
Assess and recommend solutions for routine projects.
Familiarity with electric transmission and distribution grid and systems.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Good presentation skills and ability to lead meetings.
Prioritize, plan, and perform assigned work in an organized manner.
Demonstrate good judgment.
Shows initiative and proactiveness.
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Mentor less experienced engineers.
Demonstrated competency in development and execution of strategy as well as in management of day-to-day operations.
Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others as well as operate with a minimum of supervision.
Abe to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
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