System Protection Engineer - IV or Principal Engineer

Overview

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.

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

• Under general supervision, 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 work adheres 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.
• Participate in peer reviews as assigned.
• Communicate engineering ideas, recommendations and evaluations to diverse internal and external audiences.
• Represent the company's interests in advanced engineering matters.
• Apply extensive engineering expertise to improve or develop new standards.
• Provide technical direction to contractors and company personnel as needed.
• Perform all work in a safe and timely manner.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in short circuit studies software like ASPEN Oneliner, CAPE, etc. is preferred.
• Knowledge to apply diverse engineering principles and perform economic and decision analysis studies across generation, transmission, distribution, system planning, financial and regulatory issues, asset utilization, and environmental controls.
• 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 applications 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.

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 ABET-accredited program.

Work experience by 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
• Engineer III — Four or more years; three or more years with FE certificate or with master's degree
• Engineer IV — Five to seven years
• Principal Engineer — Ten or more years; nine or more years with master's degree;
  Professional Engineer license required

• Focus or advanced degree in power system engineering is preferred
• Professional Engineer license

Other requirements: Must possess current, legally valid driver's license and meet the Company's driving record requirements.

• 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.

• In-depth knowledge of personal computers and electrical engineering design programs.
• In-depth knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.

• Ability to apply common sense and follow complex instructions.
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving several concrete variables.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking; exposure to outside elements; lifting up to 50 pounds; crouching, bending, climbing, and working at various heights.
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