Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Systems Protection Engineer
Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Cedar Park, Texas, United States, 78613
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Location Human Resources at Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Johnson City, TX, US, 78636
Work Arrangements & Compensation Hybrid Work Options Available; This position may report in to either our Johnson City Headquarter or at our Cedar Park facility depending on home location. Travel between the two locations will periodically be required.
$104,007.20 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits
*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.
Position Summary This position is responsible for the development of engineering standards, guidelines, studies, calculations, and specifications associated with power system protection.
Develop and maintain PEC’s system protection philosophy
Serve as main point of contact for PEC in the area of system protection with internal and external stakeholders
Evaluate, maintain, and test transmission and distribution protection schemes as well as design new installations for future projects
Provide power system protection expertise and closely collaborate with other engineers in the Substation Design, Transmission Development, and Distribution Planning departments
Scope projects and provide cost estimates
Oversee contractors and consultants performing system protection work
Perform short circuit studies and other complex calculations as required to develop relay settings
Review short circuit ratings for all PEC-owned substation equipment and ensure all ratings are above short circuit fault levels
Assist substation electricians with troubleshooting system protection schemes
Serve as administrator for PEC’s relay database software
Ensure relay documentation and database is up-to-date and properly stored
Analyze all transmission relay events and provide a written report documenting findings
Coordinate relay settings with interconnected utilities
Review existing relay settings to ensure proper relay coordination margin and recommend setting changes if required
Utilize communications system including power line carrier and fiber optic technology to develop relay settings
Develop transmission line relay settings for projects
Develop temporary relay settings for maintenance projects
Represent PEC in ERCOT and NERC working groups, meetings, and workshops as appropriate
Be the subject matter expert for all applicable NERC PRC requirements
Ensure compliance with all applicable NERC standards, including multiple contingency analysis, relay loadability, and coordination of protection systems
Provide status updates on projects as needed
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities None
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs such as AutoCAD and ASPEN, entering data or processing information
Knowledge of relay protection schemes and control systems, the calculation of relay settings, and the creation of relay control logic
Knowledge of relay communications principles, testing practices, and the maintenance of relay communications network infrastructure
Knowledge of NERC PRC standards
Proficient in reading and understanding schematics and design drawings
Skilled in analyzing relay event reports and identifying correct relay operations
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Ability to model systems in short circuit models
Ability to provide work direction to other team members as required
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas OR
Eight years of directly related work experience OR
Six years of related work experience and a Post Graduate Engineering degree in a related discipline
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds
The employee may be required to travel
Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
Equal Employment Opportunity Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Administrative
Industries Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
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Systems Protection Engineer
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Pedernales Electric Cooperative
3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the
Systems Protection Engineer
role at
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
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Location Human Resources at Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Johnson City, TX, US, 78636
Work Arrangements & Compensation Hybrid Work Options Available; This position may report in to either our Johnson City Headquarter or at our Cedar Park facility depending on home location. Travel between the two locations will periodically be required.
$104,007.20 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits
*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.
Position Summary This position is responsible for the development of engineering standards, guidelines, studies, calculations, and specifications associated with power system protection.
Develop and maintain PEC’s system protection philosophy
Serve as main point of contact for PEC in the area of system protection with internal and external stakeholders
Evaluate, maintain, and test transmission and distribution protection schemes as well as design new installations for future projects
Provide power system protection expertise and closely collaborate with other engineers in the Substation Design, Transmission Development, and Distribution Planning departments
Scope projects and provide cost estimates
Oversee contractors and consultants performing system protection work
Perform short circuit studies and other complex calculations as required to develop relay settings
Review short circuit ratings for all PEC-owned substation equipment and ensure all ratings are above short circuit fault levels
Assist substation electricians with troubleshooting system protection schemes
Serve as administrator for PEC’s relay database software
Ensure relay documentation and database is up-to-date and properly stored
Analyze all transmission relay events and provide a written report documenting findings
Coordinate relay settings with interconnected utilities
Review existing relay settings to ensure proper relay coordination margin and recommend setting changes if required
Utilize communications system including power line carrier and fiber optic technology to develop relay settings
Develop transmission line relay settings for projects
Develop temporary relay settings for maintenance projects
Represent PEC in ERCOT and NERC working groups, meetings, and workshops as appropriate
Be the subject matter expert for all applicable NERC PRC requirements
Ensure compliance with all applicable NERC standards, including multiple contingency analysis, relay loadability, and coordination of protection systems
Provide status updates on projects as needed
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities None
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs such as AutoCAD and ASPEN, entering data or processing information
Knowledge of relay protection schemes and control systems, the calculation of relay settings, and the creation of relay control logic
Knowledge of relay communications principles, testing practices, and the maintenance of relay communications network infrastructure
Knowledge of NERC PRC standards
Proficient in reading and understanding schematics and design drawings
Skilled in analyzing relay event reports and identifying correct relay operations
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Ability to model systems in short circuit models
Ability to provide work direction to other team members as required
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas OR
Eight years of directly related work experience OR
Six years of related work experience and a Post Graduate Engineering degree in a related discipline
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds
The employee may be required to travel
Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
Equal Employment Opportunity Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Administrative
Industries Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
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