Protection Engineer - 2+ Year  

POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a 2+ year Protection Engineer. Preference will be given to candidates located in, or are open to relocate to, the Orlando, FL or Charlotte, NC area. Candidates in the Southeastern U.S. will also be considered, but they must be willing and able to travel to the POWER office in Orlando, FL or Charlotte, NC regularly. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

The successful applicant will be responsible for performing electrical studies for utility and industrial/commercial clients. Applicable power systems primarily include conventional and renewable generation facilities, substations, transmission systems, and distribution systems.  Activities will include the following:

Protective Relaying: short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings calculation, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis.  Applicable software:  AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030), AcSELerator Architect, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD/RTDS 

The successful applicant must demonstrate aptitude in the following:

Integrity  Initiative and self-sufficiency  Spoken and written communication  Troubleshooting and problem solving  Interpersonal relations  Organization  Required Education/Experience  BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology), or BSCE (BS Computer Engineering) degree, from an ABET-accredited university At least Two (2) years of industry experience performing design or device configuration in technical disciplines described in the Roles and Responsibilities section Must be willing to travel on occasion Desired Education/Experience 

Preference is given to applicants with any of the following: 

Power system courses covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and power system electromagnetics  Internships and experience in the technical areas and software listed in the Roles and Responsibilities section  Engineer In Training (EIT) certification, with the expectation to work toward professional engineering registration (PE)  Experience in mentoring others and/or providing technical leadership in customer-focused engineering projects

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success. 

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package: 

Medical/Dental/Vision Paid Holidays Vacation/Paid Sick Leave Voluntary Life Insurance 401K Telehealth Benefit covers all providers Maternity and Paternity Leave New Dads and Moms Benefit program Fertility Benefits Gender-affirming care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us! 

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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