System Protection Engineer I

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Overview

To meet growing demand, the System Protection & Automation Engineering group within the Power Sector at TRC is seeking a Sy stem Protection Engineer (Engineer I) to work closely with a diverse team of System Protection and Automation & Integration engineers on projects for utility, generation and municipal clients across the country.

Successful applicant will be responsible for fault analysis, developing relay settings and related documentation for protective relays and control IEDs. Expected to follow client requirements and internal company quality control and quality assurance practices.

Expected to serve as the interface with clients, other company departments, outside consultants, contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers on technically related matters. Expected to work collaboratively with engineering lead or technical reviewer on assigned projects. Candidate will be responsible for working closely with other engineering and project management team members and tasks to coordinate overall project deliverables and be responsible for helping maintain project budgets and schedules.

Location: Work from various in-office locations available

Responsibilities

• Responsible for power systems analysis, fault current analysis, protection coordination, protective relay settings and documentation development and review for a variety of equipment and applications.
• Evaluate equipment specifications and application of new equipment based on customer and industry standards.
• Develop custom logic and control schemes.
• Prepares project scopes and concepts.
• Develop relay settings and other deliverables with a focus on quality and accuracy for review by senior staff.
• Complete protection coordination studies and setting calculations.
• Coordinate with project engineering lead on assigned projects and tasks.
• Promote efficient flow of information and ensure complete and accurate record keeping.
• Responsible for effective project planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.
• Ensure the effective technical support of department needs and requirements.
• Assist field personnel during testing and commissioning, answering questions and ensuring the test results are acceptable.
• Travel as necessary is required for this position.
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• EI/EIT preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of typical transmission, substation, and distribution protection applications
• Experience with ASPEN Oneliner, AcSELerator Quickset, ETAP, SKM, CYME, or CAPE software preferred.
  
  

TRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
  
  

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary Range

USD $84,843.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.