Position Summary
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.
The position falls within the Protection and Controls Department of the organization. The engineer will complete protection and control projects that support our customer. They will work with in-house and client engineers and designers. They will provide, coordinate, and conduct training to lower-level engineers.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Work on green-field and brown-field (retrofit) Protection and Control Projects in substationsSet relays and conduct relay setting calculations utilizing ASPEN, AcSELerator 5010 (SEL), and GE URPC SoftwareDesign settings in appropriate format then issue to assigned Protection and Controls Supervisor using IPSMark-up and review protection schematics and elementariesUtilize MOB Port to review equipment and materials established by substation engineers for Protection DesignersWork with the following equipment: transformers, circuit breakers, buses, reactors, line disconnects, protective relays systems (SEL, ABB, etc.), and SCADA systemsFunction as a project lead for protection and control projectsPerform all engineering and design activities with minimum directionLead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities of others within the work group, team, department, or those external to complete substation projectsProvide training and guidance to lower level employeesIdentify and initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being metInterpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projectsPromote engineering professionalism and standardsDevelop, recommend, and implement plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements that include all scheduling, resources, and cont information for complex engineeringPosition requires 10-15% travel to field substationsEducation and Experience Requirements
A PE License is requiredFive to eight years of experience in utilities working with protection and controlsFive to eight years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finishFive to eight years of experience setting relays and designing one line diagramsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET)Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years’ experienceRequisite Abilities and Skills
Intermediate ability to perform design calculations such as battery sizing, AC and DC loads, system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus bars, fittings, insulators, ground grid design, and lightning protectionIntermediate understanding of standards and codes such as IEEE, ANSI, NERC-PRC, NEC, and NESCPossess intermediate understanding of protection and control equipment, relays, and fault analysisStrong written and verbal communicationPossess ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipmentDemonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessaryDemonstrate willingness and capabilities to assume leadership rolesAbout 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 & InclusionAt 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 peopleThe 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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