Electrical Engineer, Protective Relays - HV Utility and Renewables

Job Description

Mid-Senior Electrical Relay Engineer, Protection and Control Systems - Utility & Renewables

A developer and operator of high voltage transmission renewable energy systems is looking to grow its Engineering Operations Team with the addition of a Mid to Senior Level Transmission P&C Engineer. The role is based in Austin, TX (relocation assistance available) and will support all their projects across the state.They have a hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office a week).

This role will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all things P&C including the implementation and maintenance of transmission / substation protection, control, and substation automation engineering initiatives in accordance with NERC standards. It will work cross functionally with the Transmission Planning Engineering, EPC, and Operations Teams.

They organization have a flat structure which gives their employees direct access to executive management and the ability to gain a diverse amount of experience on various projects. The scope of their operations includes transmission (t-line), substation, regional control centers, and distribution systems with interconnects to both utility-scale solar and wind assets.

They offer a competitive compensation package that includes a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and great EXCELLENT health benefits (100% covered by employer) and 401k retirement incentives with automatic contributions.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• The P&C Electrical Engineer / Relay Protection Engineer - Facilitates the P&C Engineering design review and specifications of transmission / substation systems
• The P&C Electrical Engineer / Relay Protection Engineer - Performs remote engineering work supporting relays and RTAC operations
• The P&C Electrical Engineer / Relay Protection Engineer - Develops, analyzes, and test relay settings in support of company operations
• The P&C Electrical Engineer / Relay Protection Engineer - Handles high priority RTU programming and in-house in SCADA testing initiatives
• The P&C Electrical Engineer / Relay Protection Engineer - Leads commissioning, maintenance, & testing operations
• The P&C Electrical Engineer / Relay Protection Engineer - Works with compliance team on up keeping NERC and CIP Compliance standards
• The P&C Electrical Engineer / Relay Protection Engineer - Has oversight on transmission and substation system firmware upgrades

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