POWER Engineers
Electrical Engineer – Entry Level (SAS)
POWER Engineers, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Overview
Electrical Engineer – Entry Level (SAS) role at POWER Engineers in Phoenix, Arizona. The successful applicant will perform electrical studies and/or develop and troubleshoot SCADA systems for utility and industrial/commercial clients. Projects include conventional and renewable generation facilities, substations, transmission systems, and distribution systems.
Responsibilities
Protective Relaying: short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings calculation, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis. Applicable software: AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030), AcSELerator Architect, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD/RTDS.
Power System Planning Studies: steady-state real and reactive power flow including outage contingencies, generation interconnect feasibility, P-V and Q-V analysis for voltage stability margins, dynamic stability performance, automation of large batch simulations, working with models from NERC regional entities (WECC, MRO, SERC, etc.), NERC compliance. Applicable Software: PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, Python scripting.
Design Studies: substation grounding, corona, and electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination (lightning, switching surge, and contamination performance), transient (time domain) simulation, power quality (harmonics, voltage flicker, over/under voltage, etc.), motor starting, AC interference (transmission line interaction with railroads and pipelines). Applicable Software: CDEGS, ATP-EMTP, PSCAD.
Networking and Communications: design and configure network and communication paths for RTUs, protective relays, meters, HMIs, PLCs and other SCADA system equipment; develop basic specifications for fiber optic, microwave, power line carrier, or radio communication paths; travel to project sites to troubleshoot and commission network and communication systems. Applicable protocols: DNP, Modbus, SEL Communication Protocol, Goose Messaging, IEC 61850.
Logic and Control Systems: develop and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment; develop programs on various platforms for the implementation of these schemes; travel to project sites to test and commission the control schemes. Platforms: SEL RTAC, Orion, Cooper SMP, GE-D20.
Data Acquisition: prepare points lists of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus, assign and program data addressing and routing information, develop HMI screens, and travel to project sites to test and commission data transfer schemes. Applicable Software: Wonderware, ClearView, AcSELerator RTAC, Visual Basic, OSIPI, Python scripting, etc.
Qualifications
Integrity
Initiative and self-sufficiency
Spoken and written communication
Troubleshooting and problem-solving
Interpersonal relations
Organization
Required Education/Experience
Must be a recent engineering graduate, or enrolled in a university pursuing a degree in engineering
Must have strong troubleshooting skills
Must be willing to travel on occasion
Desired Education/Experience Preference is given to applicants with any of the following:
Within one (1) year of graduation
GPA above 3.0/4.0
Power system courses covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and power system electromagnetics
Internships and experience in the technical areas and software listed in the Job Description section
Engineer In Training (EIT) certification, with the expectation to work toward professional engineering registration (PE)
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.
At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision
Paid Holidays
Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
Voluntary Life Insurance
401K
Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
Maternity and Paternity Leave
New Dads and Moms Benefit program
Fertility Benefits
Gender affirming care
POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Consulting and Engineering
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Responsibilities
Protective Relaying: short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings calculation, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis. Applicable software: AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030), AcSELerator Architect, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD/RTDS.
Power System Planning Studies: steady-state real and reactive power flow including outage contingencies, generation interconnect feasibility, P-V and Q-V analysis for voltage stability margins, dynamic stability performance, automation of large batch simulations, working with models from NERC regional entities (WECC, MRO, SERC, etc.), NERC compliance. Applicable Software: PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, Python scripting.
Design Studies: substation grounding, corona, and electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination (lightning, switching surge, and contamination performance), transient (time domain) simulation, power quality (harmonics, voltage flicker, over/under voltage, etc.), motor starting, AC interference (transmission line interaction with railroads and pipelines). Applicable Software: CDEGS, ATP-EMTP, PSCAD.
Networking and Communications: design and configure network and communication paths for RTUs, protective relays, meters, HMIs, PLCs and other SCADA system equipment; develop basic specifications for fiber optic, microwave, power line carrier, or radio communication paths; travel to project sites to troubleshoot and commission network and communication systems. Applicable protocols: DNP, Modbus, SEL Communication Protocol, Goose Messaging, IEC 61850.
Logic and Control Systems: develop and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment; develop programs on various platforms for the implementation of these schemes; travel to project sites to test and commission the control schemes. Platforms: SEL RTAC, Orion, Cooper SMP, GE-D20.
Data Acquisition: prepare points lists of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus, assign and program data addressing and routing information, develop HMI screens, and travel to project sites to test and commission data transfer schemes. Applicable Software: Wonderware, ClearView, AcSELerator RTAC, Visual Basic, OSIPI, Python scripting, etc.
Qualifications
Integrity
Initiative and self-sufficiency
Spoken and written communication
Troubleshooting and problem-solving
Interpersonal relations
Organization
Required Education/Experience
Must be a recent engineering graduate, or enrolled in a university pursuing a degree in engineering
Must have strong troubleshooting skills
Must be willing to travel on occasion
Desired Education/Experience Preference is given to applicants with any of the following:
Within one (1) year of graduation
GPA above 3.0/4.0
Power system courses covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and power system electromagnetics
Internships and experience in the technical areas and software listed in the Job Description section
Engineer In Training (EIT) certification, with the expectation to work toward professional engineering registration (PE)
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.
At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision
Paid Holidays
Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
Voluntary Life Insurance
401K
Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
Maternity and Paternity Leave
New Dads and Moms Benefit program
Fertility Benefits
Gender affirming care
POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Consulting and Engineering
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
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