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Mesa Associates

Protection Engineer

Mesa Associates, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955

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Electrical Engineer with an emphasis on generation station protective relaying. The position will be responsible for the design and engineering for generation station relay replacements/retrofits and new installations. Must be eligible to get PE licensed. Desired Experience Includes:

Proficiency in relay settings and calculations for generator, transformer, motor, feeder, and bus protection schemes with a focus on SEL, Beckwith, and GE relays. Familiarity with SEL, Beckwith, and GE relay manufacturer software. Designing and reviewing drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams. Performing protective device coordination from 480V to 500kV relays. Performing NERC PRC evaluations and reviews (E.g., PRC-025, PRC-019). ETAP/SKM or other system analysis software knowledge. Field testing and commissioning is a plus (relay testing, function trip path testing, troubleshooting, etc.). Writing test and checkout procedures. Specifying equipment such as protective relays, test switches, aux relays, CT/PTs, etc. Familiarity with IEEE standards. Qualifications

Education

Required:

Bachelors Experience

Required:

5+ years of progressive experience as a protection engineer. Behaviors

Required: Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well. Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group. Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity. Leader:

Inspires teammates to follow them. Motivations

Required: Goal Completion:

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks. Self-Starter:

Inspired to perform without outside help. Preferred: Flexibility:

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals. Licenses & Certifications

Preferred: Prof Engineering (PE) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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