November 25, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Sr System Protection Engineer

Organization:
PacifiCorp
Region:
Canada, Oregon, Portland
End of contest:
January 28, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Systems engineer
Description
General Purpose

Applies prescribed methods and standard practices in performing all phases of projects. Develops engineering studies, plans, specifications, , and detailed scopes of work.  Develops protection system settings, engineering calculations and design documents associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Company's  transmission and distribution, facilities/systems. Provide guidance, supervision and engineering peer reviews for other engineers in the department.  Supports the construction and commissioning of protection systems deployed on company transmission and distribution facilities. 

Responsibilities

    Develop Protection system schematic designs
    Conduct Short circuit and symmetrical component analysis
    Perform protection system coordination studies localized and wide area
    Develop Relay settings and protection system automation logic
    Conduct arc flash analysis
    Manage Integration with SCADA systems
    Develop complex electrical engineering studies, plans, detailed scopes of work and protection system criteria.
    Provide peer review as part of the defined QA/QC process for internal and external engineering design, settings and studies.
    Guide and direct level I and II engineers, technicians and drafters
    Deliver on commitments to accomplish assigned work.
    Comply with NERC, FERC and WECC regulations
    Occasional travel for project work and training
    Analyze and design engineering methods.

Requirements

    Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an ABET-accredited university 
    A minimum of five years directly applicable engineering experience. 
    Demonstrated knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.
    Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
    Understanding of company's business, and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
    Knowledge and application of engineering principles in the area of substations design, power system protection and/or power system analysis.  
    Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations. 
    Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations. 
    Proficient with the use of personal computers including automated tools.

Preferences

    Professional Engineering License (PE)
    Power systems focused Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or Masters of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (MEngEE)
    Proficiency in substation design
    Proficiency in power system protection

    Experience with Aspen-OneLiner and Doble-PowerBase software

Additional Information

Req Id: 111591

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Contact

PacifiCorp

825 NE Multnomah

Portland

Oregon United States

www.pacificorp.com