Black & Veatch
Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection
Black & Veatch, Cary, North Carolina, United States, 27518
Overview
Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection with Black & Veatch. Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company with a history of over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure. The role is to join the Protective Relay Settings Team as a Power System Protection Engineer with a preferred 8-10 years of experience. Responsibilities
Function as a technical subject matter expert and specialist. Develop protective setpoints per industry standards, best practices and client requirements. Work with system modeling software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM). Develop downloadable setpoint files on multiple proprietary relay manufacturer software platforms (SEL AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista, etc.). Develop and manipulate logic commonly utilized in protection and control schemes. Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Provide technical guidance to others on projects and disciplines. Independently apply knowledge and comply with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. Ensure compliance with B&V quality program and support continuous improvement and change management efforts. Prepare complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection; oversee data collection and management; prepare complex calculations; manage budgets, schedules, and quality requirements; delegate tasks to develop depth of project execution; review work; lead production teams or coordinate multiple discipline activity as needed. Coordinate with internal/external team members on moderately complex projects. Identify key client interests and drivers on low to moderately complex projects; communicate these to the project team and develop approaches to address them; support business development activities as appropriate. Provide mentoring and knowledge management; may develop and apply advanced engineering concepts to unique problems; participate in career planning and development activities; mentor lower level professionals. Assist with resource management for small groups of a single discipline. Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
8-10 years of experience in Transmission, Distribution, or Power Generation. Experience with Protection & Control design concepts including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring, etc. 8 years of experience in development of protective relay settings. Significant experience with system modeling software (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, etc.). Knowledge of protection schemes and philosophies in Transmission, Distribution, and Renewable Substations. Experience with Mathcad and Excel for protective setting calculations. Experience with communication protocols (DNP, SEL, MMS, Modbus, etc.). Knowledge of IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and its implementation. Knowledge and application of NERC-PRC standards and other industry standards. Proven ability to write and communicate technically; collaborate with clients and team members. Proven ability to lead small projects including schedules, budgets, and staffing. Experience supporting proposal development, including scope, level of work, estimates, and schedule. Strong leadership and mentoring skills for developing junior professionals. Experience functioning in a QC/QA capacity. Active Professional Engineer (PE) License in state of residence or project needs. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited program. Minimum of 5 years related work experience. Certifications
Professional Engineer License (U.S. PE), preferred Work Environment/Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, performance and assignments. Company Information and Compliance
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to all users. For accessibility assistance, contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via the accommodations request form. This contact is for disability accommodation requests only. Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice with a comprehensive benefits portfolio, flexible work schedules, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We are 100 percent ESOP-owned, empowering professionals to share in the company’s long-term success through stock ownership. BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
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Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection with Black & Veatch. Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company with a history of over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure. The role is to join the Protective Relay Settings Team as a Power System Protection Engineer with a preferred 8-10 years of experience. Responsibilities
Function as a technical subject matter expert and specialist. Develop protective setpoints per industry standards, best practices and client requirements. Work with system modeling software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM). Develop downloadable setpoint files on multiple proprietary relay manufacturer software platforms (SEL AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista, etc.). Develop and manipulate logic commonly utilized in protection and control schemes. Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Provide technical guidance to others on projects and disciplines. Independently apply knowledge and comply with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. Ensure compliance with B&V quality program and support continuous improvement and change management efforts. Prepare complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection; oversee data collection and management; prepare complex calculations; manage budgets, schedules, and quality requirements; delegate tasks to develop depth of project execution; review work; lead production teams or coordinate multiple discipline activity as needed. Coordinate with internal/external team members on moderately complex projects. Identify key client interests and drivers on low to moderately complex projects; communicate these to the project team and develop approaches to address them; support business development activities as appropriate. Provide mentoring and knowledge management; may develop and apply advanced engineering concepts to unique problems; participate in career planning and development activities; mentor lower level professionals. Assist with resource management for small groups of a single discipline. Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
8-10 years of experience in Transmission, Distribution, or Power Generation. Experience with Protection & Control design concepts including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring, etc. 8 years of experience in development of protective relay settings. Significant experience with system modeling software (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, etc.). Knowledge of protection schemes and philosophies in Transmission, Distribution, and Renewable Substations. Experience with Mathcad and Excel for protective setting calculations. Experience with communication protocols (DNP, SEL, MMS, Modbus, etc.). Knowledge of IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and its implementation. Knowledge and application of NERC-PRC standards and other industry standards. Proven ability to write and communicate technically; collaborate with clients and team members. Proven ability to lead small projects including schedules, budgets, and staffing. Experience supporting proposal development, including scope, level of work, estimates, and schedule. Strong leadership and mentoring skills for developing junior professionals. Experience functioning in a QC/QA capacity. Active Professional Engineer (PE) License in state of residence or project needs. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited program. Minimum of 5 years related work experience. Certifications
Professional Engineer License (U.S. PE), preferred Work Environment/Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, performance and assignments. Company Information and Compliance
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to all users. For accessibility assistance, contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via the accommodations request form. This contact is for disability accommodation requests only. Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice with a comprehensive benefits portfolio, flexible work schedules, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We are 100 percent ESOP-owned, empowering professionals to share in the company’s long-term success through stock ownership. BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
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