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Principal Engineer - System Protection and Control - General Interest Inquiry
ZipRecruiter, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
JOB SUMMARY:
The Principal Engineer serves as a key technical contributor and advisor, consulting with all business units on engineering and other technical activities. The role involves assessing and recommending best practices, process improvements, cost savings, and workplace safety enhancements. The Principal Engineer possesses discipline-specific expertise and industry experience to evaluate project plans, anticipate potential problems, and provide solutions for complex projects. This position also mentors less experienced staff and advises company leadership. Typical services include short-circuit and coordination studies, protective relay settings, protection and control system design (including one-line diagrams, AC & DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams), power system modeling (using platforms such as ASPEN OneLiner), and power system disturbance analysis for transmission, distribution, and industrial facilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide expert advice utilizing extensive knowledge of engineering design, principles, practices, and project management. Implement innovative, cost-effective solutions for complex, hazardous, or critical problems. Review internal regulatory compliance documentation with technical input. Lead or manage complex technical projects. Offer opinions on corporate strategy and business unit initiatives. Serve as a technical expert, providing written testimony and acting as a key witness in legal, regulatory, or legislative proceedings. Comment on pending legislation affecting company operations. Develop and maintain relationships with manufacturers, vendors, utilities, and consulting firms. Mentor project team members and junior staff. Participate in trade shows, conferences, workshops, seminars, and educational events. Recommend and justify engineering projects to improve operational efficiency, system reliability, equipment longevity, and cost reduction. Evaluate engineering alternatives and identify optimal solutions for electric power systems. Conduct root-cause analysis and suggest mitigation strategies. Assist with digital computer programs for power quality, fault analysis, system coordination, relay software, event analysis, and arc flash studies. Create detailed drawings for relaying schemes, protection, and control system connections for transmission and distribution systems. Maintain and improve relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders. Coordinate with government agencies for permits and authorizations. Perform all work safely and efficiently.
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The Principal Engineer serves as a key technical contributor and advisor, consulting with all business units on engineering and other technical activities. The role involves assessing and recommending best practices, process improvements, cost savings, and workplace safety enhancements. The Principal Engineer possesses discipline-specific expertise and industry experience to evaluate project plans, anticipate potential problems, and provide solutions for complex projects. This position also mentors less experienced staff and advises company leadership. Typical services include short-circuit and coordination studies, protective relay settings, protection and control system design (including one-line diagrams, AC & DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams), power system modeling (using platforms such as ASPEN OneLiner), and power system disturbance analysis for transmission, distribution, and industrial facilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide expert advice utilizing extensive knowledge of engineering design, principles, practices, and project management. Implement innovative, cost-effective solutions for complex, hazardous, or critical problems. Review internal regulatory compliance documentation with technical input. Lead or manage complex technical projects. Offer opinions on corporate strategy and business unit initiatives. Serve as a technical expert, providing written testimony and acting as a key witness in legal, regulatory, or legislative proceedings. Comment on pending legislation affecting company operations. Develop and maintain relationships with manufacturers, vendors, utilities, and consulting firms. Mentor project team members and junior staff. Participate in trade shows, conferences, workshops, seminars, and educational events. Recommend and justify engineering projects to improve operational efficiency, system reliability, equipment longevity, and cost reduction. Evaluate engineering alternatives and identify optimal solutions for electric power systems. Conduct root-cause analysis and suggest mitigation strategies. Assist with digital computer programs for power quality, fault analysis, system coordination, relay software, event analysis, and arc flash studies. Create detailed drawings for relaying schemes, protection, and control system connections for transmission and distribution systems. Maintain and improve relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders. Coordinate with government agencies for permits and authorizations. Perform all work safely and efficiently.
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