Protection and Control Engineer (Utilities)

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. is an engineering services firm that has been recognized as a top workplace. They are seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer in the Utility Substations group, responsible for engineering design and analysis while supporting client projects to ensure quality deliverables are met on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed design on all aspects of substation electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling
• Prepare computer-based models and perform power system studies on utility and industrial/commercial electrical power transmission and distribution systems, including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, power factor, harmonic analysis, and other related studies. Employee should create simple hand checks to quantify the computer aided results
• Develop protective relay settings
• Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies
• Provide field assistance and troubleshooting
• Check the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required
• Understand the applications of relevant Codes and Standards
• Assist with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
• 1 – 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Knowledge and familiarity with substation electrical design
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Electric power option preferred
• FE and/or PE highly preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus