Transmission Protection Engineer

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$82,000.00/yr - $/yr

Positions are available in Akron, Ohio;
Greensburg, PA; and Reading, PA. Consideration is also given to other reporting locations based on expertise.

• Providing technical support and guidance to develop transmission and sub‑transmission infrastructure projects, plans and capital budgets to maintain the reliability and integrity of the FE transmission protection system.
• Developing protective relay design specifications for transmission line and substation projects for use by Design Engineers in developing construction implementation packages, specifying protection schemes, relay models, communication architecture, instrument transformer selection, contact assignments, etc.
• Performing timely completion of modeling of the transmission system for short‑circuit calculation, relay modeling and coordination, breaker duty calculations and fault locating ensuring compliance with NERC, RF and FE protection criteria.
• Developing relay settings for new and existing protection schemes, including relay setting coordination studies using "time‑current coordination" curves, "resistance‑reactance" (R‑X) diagrams, step‑distance diagrams, short‑circuit, one‑line, coordination graphics, relay checking and system simulator modules of the CAPE software program.
• Participating in peer review, electronic issuance, as‑left verification and retention of all protection settings through the company's setting management system Power Base.
• Performing timely analysis of automatic trippings of the transmission and sub‑transmission systems. Gathering and analyzing SCADA alarm data, relay targets, digital fault recorder and relay event records and documenting findings in the ED Outage Analysis (EDOA) system.
• Following up on incorrect operations with work requests and corrective action plans to field personnel, and documenting findings and status periodically to FE management and RFC.
• Performing studies related to new load and generation interconnection facilities attaching to the assigned area.
• Performing transmission protection activities with FE operating companies (distribution), other utilities, non‑utility generation, the Regional Transmission Organization, and Reliability Councils.
• Following established procedures and retaining evidence to support compliance with the various NERC Protection and Control (PRC) Reliability Standards.
• Providing staff assistance to management and higher levels of professionals as needed.
• Conducting technical research; compiling and analyzing moderately complex data; solving practical problems.
• Preparing technical reports and summaries; making presentations when necessary.
• Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety and meeting customer needs by providing sound service and responsiveness.
• Exercising sound decision making by developing alternatives and recommendations to technical work processes.
• Supporting FE storm restoration processes, including performing assigned field storm roles during significant system disturbances.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) license, (2) a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a technical field of study (non‑ABET) plus an advanced degree in electrical engineering from a university with an ABET accredited bachelor’s program.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.
• Demonstrated effective analytical and reasoning capabilities, refined oral and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively structure and confidently present information to peers and leadership.
• Ability to work independently on assignments that may be broad in nature involving the compilation, preparation and analysis of various statistical/analytical data, reports, statements, studies or projects.
• Effectively work both independently and in unison with fellow team members.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office business applications including Outlook,…