Electrical Engineer 2 - Power System Protection - Us Hybrid

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 95239

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• 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.
• Develop protective setpoints per industry standards, best practices, and client requirements.

This role will support projects and teams nationwide. Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office a hybrid work environment. Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link to see a full list of U.S. office locations.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In an Engineering role, you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate has 2 years of protective relay experience, an understanding of Protection & Control (P&C) design concepts, familiarity with relay manufacturer software platforms, and familiarity with system modeling software along with the following responsibilities:

Engineering Standards:

• Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate
• Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures

Quality/Continuous Improvement:

• Continues developing knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Engineering Production:

• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Prepares and verifies less complex engineering deliverables
• Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
• Prepares engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work

Project Coordination:

• Seeks out supervisor or project leadership to share information and gain guidance with respect to details of design and interdisciplinary coordination
• Coordinates with others as assigned by supervisor or project leadership

Client Focus:

• Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers
• May provide support to business development or pursuit activities

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to independently develop downloadable setpoint files on multiple proprietary relay manufacturer software platforms. (SEL AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista, etc.)
• Ability to independently develop written communication and to facilitate coordination with team members and clients.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and its implementation.
• Knowledge of the predominant protection schemes and philosophies which are encountered in Transmission, Distribution and Renewable Collector Substations.
• Understanding of basic Protection & Control design concepts including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring, etc.
• 2 years of experience in development of protective relay settings.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Familiarity with commonly utilized communication protocols (DNP, SEL, MMS, Modbus, etc.).
• Familiarity with commonly deployed protective relays in substations environments (microprocessor, electronic, and electromechanical).
• Familiarity with commonly utilized system modeling software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, etc.).
• Ability to develop and manipulate logic commonly utilized in protection and control schemes.
• Familiarity with Mathcad and Excel software for protective setting calculations.
• Ability to develop protective setpoints per industry standards, best practices, and client requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 1 year related work experience All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Competencies

Decision quality

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

128

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In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $74,382.00 - $111,661.00