Job Title: Protection & Control Engineer
Job Description

Perform design relating to the company's electric substation, transmission line, and generation equipment control systems and fault protection systems to ensure reliability and safety.

ResponsibilitiesSpecify substation equipment using substation ratings (e.g., bus, ground mat, conduit, switches, power circuit breakers, transformers, relay panels, instrumentation, capacitor banks, reactor banks) to ensure reliability and safety.Design protective relay systems, metering, and SCADA by referencing standards, past projects, new research, regulations, and system requirements to ensure reliability and safety.Gather and analyze system ratings (e.g., voltage, power ratings, ampacity, system impedance, CT ratios, and relay settings) by researching substation current conditions and configurations to provide data to reporting agencies (i.e., SPP, NERC, FERC) and meet new system requirements.Produce detailed system protection and control project scopes and cost estimates to assist in multi-year projects and budget planning by using data from previous projects, bids, and research to ensure accuracy and completion of tasks on time and on budget.Prepare and study technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems and equipment to ensure that installation and operations conform to requirements (e.g., company, protection, code).Work with designers and technicians to review work and monitor progress to ensure compliance with safety and regulations.Essential Skills3-5 years of utility experience directly related to electric substation, generation, and transmission line equipment control and fault protection systems.Knowledge of basic engineering principles and advanced mathematics.Skills in electric power engineering, including understanding of schematic, wiring, and logic diagrams.Ability to learn major systems in a timely fashion.Knowledge of generation, transmission, and distribution system relays and associated protection schemes.Ability to develop elementary drawings related to system protection designs.Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with excellent organizational and proofreading skills.Ability to work and communicate effectively with other company personnel.Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.Additional Skills & QualificationsAbility to learn company design philosophy related to protection and control designs.Review and redline substation protection and transmission line protection and control drawings related to the company's typical designs.Create and review detailed system protection and control project bills of material, cable schedules, and other project documents.Experience with the use of drawing management systems or document management systems (VAULT or similar).Prior experience with the use of AutoCAD.Work Environment

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. There could be flexibility with start/end time once established in the position. Opportunity for hybrid schedule: 2 days in office and 3 days remote. There may be occasions for same-day travel but would not be weekly. Candidate would need to have transportation and a valid driver's license.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $63.33

• 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 hybrid position in Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 3, 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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