Entry-Level Electrical Engineer (SAS)

Electrical Engineer – Entry Level (SAS)

POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking an Entry-level Electrical SCADA / Studies Engineer in our Clarkston, WA office. The successful applicant will be responsible for performing electrical studies and / or developing and troubleshooting supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for utility and industrial / commercial clients. Applicable power systems primarily include conventional and renewable generation facilities, substations, transmission systems, and distribution systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

Protective Relaying : short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings calculation, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis. Applicable software : AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030), AcSELerator Architect, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD / RTDS.

Power System Planning Studies : steady-state real and reactive power flow including outage contingencies, generation interconnect feasibility, P-V and Q-V analysis for voltage stability margins, dynamic stability performance, automation of large batch simulations, working with models from NERC regional entities (WECC, MRO, SERC etc.), NERC compliance. Applicable Software : PSS / E, PSLF, PowerWorld, Python Scripting.

Design Studies : substation grounding, corona and electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination (lightning, switching surge, and contamination performance), transient (time domain) simulation, power quality (harmonics, voltage flicker, over / under voltage, etc.), motor starting, AC interference (transmission line interaction with railroads and pipelines). Applicable Software : CDEGS, ATP-EMTP, PSCAD.

Networking and Communications : design and configure network and communication paths for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), protective relays, meters, Human Machine Interface (HMIs), PLC's and other SCADA system equipment; develop basic specifications for fiber optic, microwave, power line carrier, or radio communication paths; travel to project sites to troubleshoot and commission network and communication systems. Applicable network and communication protocols : DNP, Modbus, SEL Communication Protocol, Goose Messaging, IEC 61850.

Logic and Control Systems : develop and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment; develop programs on various platforms for implementation of these schemes; travel to project sites to test and commission the control schemes. Applicable Logic and Control Platforms : SEL RTAC, Orion, Cooper SMP, GE-D20.

Data Acquisition : Prepare points lists of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus, assign and program data addressing and routing information, develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens, travel to project sites to test and commission data transfer schemes. Applicable Software : Wonderware, Clearview, AcSELerator RTAC, Visual Basic, OSIPI, Python scripting, etc.

Key Aptitude

• Integrity
• Initiative and self sufficiency
• Spoken and written communication
• Troubleshooting and problem solving
• Interpersonal relations
• Organization

Required Education / Experience

Desired Education / Experience

About POWER Engineers, Member of WSP

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.

Benefits

Base Salary Range

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities

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