System Protection Engineer - IV

Position: System Protection Engineer I - IV

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

System Protection Engineer I - IV
Posting Deadline:
This position is posted until filled
Department:
System Protection

Locations

• Lewisville, TX
• Clifton, TX
• Princeton, TX
• Pilot Point, TX
• Fort Stockton, TX
• Pecos, TX

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision

401k company match

Separate company paid 401k contribution

Sign-on bonus and/or relocation may be offered

Salary: based on experience

Role

TNMP is looking for a System Protection Engineer that will perform complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient, and economic manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under general supervision, the system protection engineer is responsible for the following:
• Perform short circuit, overcurrent and distance coordination studies using ASPEN Oneliner.
• Calculate and develop protective relay settings for new projects and/or modify existing protective relay settings as required to maintain system reliability.
• Analyze system disturbances and recommend mitigation plans in compliance with NERC PRC-004.
• Act as an SME on assigned NERC and/or CIP compliance standards.
• Review Relaying one line, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams and other relay design deliverables.
• Ensure that all work is performed in adherence to applicable company standards and NERC and CIP compliance standards.
• Provide technical support and direction to field personnel as needed.
• Provide training to less experienced staff.
• Participates in peer reviews as assigned.
• Communicates engineering ideas, recommendations and evaluations to diverse internal and external audiences.
• Represents the company's interests in advanced engineering matters.
• Applies extensive engineering expertise to improve or develop new standards.
• Provides technical direction to contractors and company personnel on an as-needed basis.
• Perform all work in a safe and timely manner.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in short circuit studies software like ASPEN Oneliner, CAPE, etc. is preferred.
• Knowledge and proven ability to apply diverse engineering principles, practices and regulations and to perform economic and decision analysis studies of complex issues in areas including, but not limited to, generation, transmission, distribution, system planning, financial and regulatory issues, asset utilization, and environmental controls and regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply national, state and local codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, ACI, AISC, ASME, NACE, etc.).
• Ability to translate electrical theory and physics to utility application for improving system reliability.
• Ability to make informed repair decisions following company protocols.
• Comfortable working in and around high voltage (up to 345kV) electrical facilities and equipment.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and advanced interpersonal skills.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Level of position offered based on experience and education of the selected candidate.

Education requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET).

Work experience requirements by position level

• Engineer I - One to three years related experience preferred
• Engineer II - Two or more years of engineering experience; one or more years with FE certificate or master's degree in engineering
• Engineer III - Four or more years of engineering experience; three or more years with FE certificate or with master's degree in engineering
• Engineer IV - Five to seven years of engineering experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• Focus or advanced degree in power system engineering is preferred
• Professional Engineers License
• Must possess current, legally valid driver's license and meet the Company's driving record requirements.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents, drawings and schematics.
• Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, speeches, and make presentations
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, and managers of the organization.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• In-depth knowledge of personal computers including demonstrated proficiency with electrical engineering design programs
• In depth knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving several concrete variables in complicated situations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires periods of frequent sitting, standing, walking, and exposure to outside elements, lifting (50 pounds or under), crouching, bending, climbing and working at various heights. Protective equipment required: hard-hat, safety glasses and hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Time will be divided between office and field,…