Job Title: Protection and Control Engineer

Job Description

Responsible for performing complex and high-level electrical engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of theory to solve well-defined problems or provide analysis. The role includes developing relay settings for zones of protection within a substation and performing peer reviews of the work of other engineers. The engineer will gain familiarity with pertinent equipment, materials, systems, and business processes, and provide mentorship, training, and guidance to lesser-experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Review relay protection and control activities for 4kV through 765KV electrical substation projects.

• Review Protection & Control (P&C) scopes for electric substation projects.

• Prepare and/or review P&C engineering and designs for electrical substation projects.

• Participate in project scheduling, resource planning, and cost control for assigned projects.

• Provide engineering support for project installation, commissioning, checkout, and troubleshooting.

• Review and approve P&C related work of other team members.

• Model transmission system impedances and perform short circuit fault studies.

• Perform area protection studies and recommend settings for existing and new transmission line and station protection schemes.

• Review, evaluate, and provide P&C comments and recommendations on transmission system planning proposals.

• Coordinate with transmission customers and interconnected companies on associated protection issues.

• Perform activities related to NERC P&C standards.

• Identify, clarify, resolve, and initiate solutions to protection and control problems through the analysis of interruption reports and fault recorder records.

• Contribute to the development of system-wide protection standards for transmission and distribution station protection, metering, and control applications.

• Provide general P&C technical support, including technical interfaces with Telecom, Operations, Transmission Region Operations, Station Engineering, Transmission Planning, and Project Management.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electrical Computer, or Electrical Engineering Technology.

• 1-5 years of Electrical Engineering experience, preferably in Protection & Controls (P&C) or Facilities/Industrial settings.

• Experience with CAPE or ASPEN software.

• Knowledge of relay logic, switchgear, and substations.

• Experience performing fault studies and coordination studies.

• Understanding of power systems and relays.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering and Protection & Controls.

• Experience using CAPE or ASPEN.

• Experience performing fault studies and coordination studies.

• Knowledge of power systems and relays.

Work Environment

The role is primarily office-based (97%), with occasional field visits (3%) to work on actual relays. You will interact with relay engineers, testing groups, telecom groups, and dispatch/control room engineers to troubleshoot problems. The position follows a standard Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM schedule, with a one-hour lunch break. The work environment promotes collaboration and growth within the team and organization.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $62.50

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Moraine,OH.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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