Arup
Overview
Senior Protection & Control Settings Engineer role at Arup. You will lead a team of engineers and technical staff to support the delivery of substation projects for electric utilities, contractors and developers. You will be the technical interface with clients and internal team members, ensuring deliverables meet performance, safety, regulatory, and commercial requirements. The position can be worked from Houston, Dallas, or Austin offices. Responsibilities
Perform and lead others in system protection setting calculation, development of relay logic diagrams, and protection coordination on various substation projects up to 500 kV. Develop and review design basis documentation for protective settings, relay settings calculations, and generate native relay configuration files using SEL AcSELerator, GE EnerVista, and/or similar vendor software. Apply industry standards for the protection of system equipment, including power buses, power transformers, HV/MV circuit breakers, capacitor banks, reactors, transmission lines, and distribution feeders. Perform and review power system modeling and protective relay coordination analysis using ASPEN OneLiner or Siemens CAPE, ETAP, SKM, and/or CYME software. Prepare and review design calculations, including short-circuit calculation, current transformer performance and ratio selection, over-current element coordination, zone-distance element selection and coordination, and relay loadability calculation. Provide engineering support with construction and commissioning activities for substations. Perform QA/QC for project deliverables to clients across multiple offices. Support bid and execution phase design and consulting services. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred. 8+ years of experience in development of protection relay settings for transmission substations. Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements as they pertain to electric utility reliability. Experience in power systems modeling and protective relay coordination analysis using ASPEN OneLiner or Siemens CAPE, ETAP, SKM, CYME software; Arc Flash studies is a plus. Ability to read and interpret protection single lines, three lines, schematics, and functional diagrams. Experience with IEC61850 and its implementation is preferred. Proven project leadership: managing multi-disciplinary teams, multiple projects, delivering on time, and managing budgets. Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve goals; excellent communication skills with clients, regulatory bodies, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Strong prioritization, time management, and organizational skills for a dynamic environment. What We Offer
Comprehensive benefits program including health and welfare security and paid time off. Global Profit Share Plan and 401(k) with up to 10% company match. Flexible working arrangements to support diversity and wellbeing. Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds are welcome. Ref: EN
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Senior Protection & Control Settings Engineer role at Arup. You will lead a team of engineers and technical staff to support the delivery of substation projects for electric utilities, contractors and developers. You will be the technical interface with clients and internal team members, ensuring deliverables meet performance, safety, regulatory, and commercial requirements. The position can be worked from Houston, Dallas, or Austin offices. Responsibilities
Perform and lead others in system protection setting calculation, development of relay logic diagrams, and protection coordination on various substation projects up to 500 kV. Develop and review design basis documentation for protective settings, relay settings calculations, and generate native relay configuration files using SEL AcSELerator, GE EnerVista, and/or similar vendor software. Apply industry standards for the protection of system equipment, including power buses, power transformers, HV/MV circuit breakers, capacitor banks, reactors, transmission lines, and distribution feeders. Perform and review power system modeling and protective relay coordination analysis using ASPEN OneLiner or Siemens CAPE, ETAP, SKM, and/or CYME software. Prepare and review design calculations, including short-circuit calculation, current transformer performance and ratio selection, over-current element coordination, zone-distance element selection and coordination, and relay loadability calculation. Provide engineering support with construction and commissioning activities for substations. Perform QA/QC for project deliverables to clients across multiple offices. Support bid and execution phase design and consulting services. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred. 8+ years of experience in development of protection relay settings for transmission substations. Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements as they pertain to electric utility reliability. Experience in power systems modeling and protective relay coordination analysis using ASPEN OneLiner or Siemens CAPE, ETAP, SKM, CYME software; Arc Flash studies is a plus. Ability to read and interpret protection single lines, three lines, schematics, and functional diagrams. Experience with IEC61850 and its implementation is preferred. Proven project leadership: managing multi-disciplinary teams, multiple projects, delivering on time, and managing budgets. Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve goals; excellent communication skills with clients, regulatory bodies, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Strong prioritization, time management, and organizational skills for a dynamic environment. What We Offer
Comprehensive benefits program including health and welfare security and paid time off. Global Profit Share Plan and 401(k) with up to 10% company match. Flexible working arrangements to support diversity and wellbeing. Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds are welcome. Ref: EN
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