Electrical Engineer 3, Black & Veatch Corporation, Denver, CO

Duties

Develop and optimize relay settings for various types of microprocessor-based relays, including SEL, GE, ABB, Beckwith, and Siemens.  Utilize specialized software tools such as SEL AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) software suite, and vendor-specific software to create, modify, and manage relay setpoint files. Perform detailed system analysis and coordination studies using software such as ETAP, ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, etc. to evaluate fault currents, protective device requirements, and coordination between relays.  Develop any desired combination of control and relaying standards, including calculation sheets, downloadable setpoint files, logic diagrams, relay panel frameworks/arrangements, and front panel labels according to the client’s preferences. Possess extensive experience with protection applications, including line protection (differential, POTT, PUTT, DCB, DCUB, and step-distance), transformer protection (differential and overcurrent), bus protection (high impedance, low impedance, and current summation differential schemes), capacitor bank protection, breaker control relaying, and feeder protection. Be familiar with commonly utilized communication protocols (DNP, SEL, MMS, Modbus, etc.) and knowledgeable about IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and its implementation for configuring and integrating relays into substation automation systems. Apply engineering standards, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI to develop protection and control relay settings design.  Be familiar with NERC-PRC standards PRC-019, PRC-023, PRC-024, PRC-025, PRC-026, PRC-027, and other commonly utilized industry standards, with the ability to create reports and documentation necessary to comply with industry regulations if required by the project scope.  Generate protective setting calculations by utilizing Mathcad and Excel software.  Perform substation design, which includes the design and development of drawing packages such as wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one-line, and three-line diagrams.  Incorporate the requirements of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract, customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual requirements ensuring the projects meet or exceed project goals. Conduct complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or material selection. Actively seek to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and interaction with project leadership. Ability to independently develop written communication and to facilitate coordination with team members and clients.  Review project schedules and work with the project engineer to ensure projects remain on schedule. Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and project teams throughout the project lifecycle. Applicants for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H-1B visa, TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).  No Hire / Fire Authority.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline plus at least 3 years of related experience. Related experience must include: developing logic programming and downloadable relay setpoint files for protection of transmission lines, transformers, bus bars, and circuit breakers using modern digital relay devices and legacy-electronic and electro-mechanical relays; technical engineering drawing designs including one-lines, three-lines, connection diagrams, panel elevations and protection & control schematics for power substation equipment;  design of one-line and wiring diagrams for protective relaying panels using computer assisted design (CAD) software; quality assurance and quality control of relay design, SCADA design, and protection setting packages; short circuit system analysis, modeling, and coordination studies for transmission systems; and active coordination with all other internal/external team members on projects. This position allows for telecommuting within standard commuting distance from the Black and Veatch Denver, Colorado office.  National travel required up to 10% of the time.   Must have good written and verbal communications skills in English. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

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