Protection Engineer at Electrical Consultants, Inc.

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

184000.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Power System Protection, Short Circuit Analysis, Relay Settings Development, Area Coordination Studies, System Model Development, Relay Operation Analysis, SEL Relay Setting, ASPEN OneLiner, PSSE CAPE, Technical Review, Mentoring, Project Planning

Industry

Electric Power Transmission;Control;and Distribution

Description

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV. ECI has an immediate opening for a Protection Engineer. As a Protection Engineer, the successful candidate will provide power system protection services including system model development, short circuit analysis, relay settings development, area coordination studies, standards development, relay operation analysis, and technical reviews of drawings and relay settings. The successful candidate will also be in charge of mentoring less experienced engineers via direct training and technical review of work. Minimum Requirements: BSEE or equivalent degree; 5+ years protection engineering experience; SEL Relay Setting Experience; ASPEN OneLiner or PSSE CAPE experience; excellent verbal/written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules required. P.E. license preferred. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future. Compensation Range: $120,000 - $184,000 Annually Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include: Medical, dental and vision insurance Flexible spending account Health savings account Life insurance Disability insurance 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan Paid vacation, personal days and holidays Paid Parental Leave Continued professional education reimbursement Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities. An Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The Protection Engineer provides power system protection services, including system model development, short circuit analysis, and relay settings development. Additionally, the role involves mentoring junior engineers and performing technical reviews of drawings and settings.