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This position is on the AES Indiana Relay / SCADA team responsible for installing and maintaining protective relay and SCADA systems in IPLs substations (4kV 345kV) and power plants. The role supports Relay / SCADA technicians and manages engineering equipment replacement / upgrade projects of limited scope.
Basic Requirements :
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an ABET accredited college / university.
- Five (5) to eight (8) years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Protective Relaying or SCADA systems on electric utility transmission and distribution systems and at power plants.
Preferred Skills :
Relay setting development experience on both transmission and distribution systemsAbility to perform relay coordination studies and experience with short circuit modeling software (e.g. ASPEN OneLiner)Experience in substation RTU / SCADA configurations and knowledge of DNP3 ModBus and SEL protocolsFamiliarity with SEL and GE relays and associated softwareElectric utility T&D engineering or operations related experienceKnowledge of NERC reliability standards (PRC and CIP)Positive attitude and priority for safe and reliable operationsAbility to be agile in order to switch between different tasks as field support is neededExperience in the design maintenance and testing of substation equipmentAbility to participate in after-hours callouts to provide technical and operational guidance in support of system emergenciesStrong skills in reading engineering drawings and specificationsUnderstanding of various protection schemes for proper checkout techniquesStrong substation P&C and power equipment troubleshooting skillsRelevant experience in substation field engineering services and technical support for the construction testing and commissioning of substation equipment up to and including 345kV.Professional Engineering LicenseKey Responsibilities :
Perform relay setting coordination studiesDevelop RTU / SCADA configurationsEvaluate relay performance following system eventsInvestigate and resolve protection and control system operation issuesCreate and revise electrical substation control schemes and wiring diagramsProvide field engineering services and technical support for the maintenance construction testing and commissioning of substation equipment up to and including 345kV prior to it being released to transmission operationsMaintain a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based on developing knowledge of potential hazards industry regulations / requirements and company practicesDevelop commissioning guides review and approve test results and isolation plans and develop energization plans to minimize system risk during energization of equipmentAssist in the development of new or modification of existing maintenance practices to address changing technology new equipment types improved test and diagnostic methods regulatory changes etcNERC O&P and CIP subject matter expert to lead team to required testing documentation and improvements to documentation processProvide emergency technical support following substation equipment failures to support customer restoration and system reinforcementCommunicate across multi-disciplined teams to ensure successful and timely project completionAES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people customers suppliers contractors and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and / or expression race national origin ethnicity age religion marital status physical or mental disability pregnancy childbirth or related medical condition military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice : AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Key Skills
Accounting And Auditing,Heavy Machinery,ABB,BPO,Claims,Asic
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1