Senior Protection Engineer
ADM
**95270BR**
**Job Title:**
Senior Protection Engineer
**Department/Function:**
Engineering
**Job Description:**
**Senior Protection Engineer**
_*** Ideal work locations for this position include Decatur, IL; Cedar Rapids, IA; Des Moines, IA; Clinton, IA; Lincoln, NE, or a regional ADM location. This is not a remote work opportunity, and the individual must report into an ADM site._
This is a permanent, full-time, exempt-level position.
**Position Description:**
ADM is seeking a Senior Protection and Controls Engineer to support the development of protective relay design associated with the Generation and Transmission and Distribution assets. The successful candidate will be part of the Electrical Systems group and will be tasked within the North American geographic region with primary focus within Nebraska, Ohio, Iowa and Illinois.
The Senior Protection and Controls Engineer will provide technical leadership and expertise on various Generation, Transmission and Distribution (T&D) relaying applications and is responsible for defining protection architecture, functional criteria and specifications for relaying and control schemes associated with the Generation and T&D Assets.
The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in Generation and T&D system protection and control and will have extensive experience using system modeling tools such as ETAP,ASPEN, CAPE, SKM, etc.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
_Improving Electrical Asset Reliability:_
+ Lead Protection and Control Team in the design, development and review of protective relay settings, basis for relay settings, IED data maps and SCADA points lists
+ Delegating, planning, prioritizing and reviewing the work of other engineers will be critical
+ Identify, develop and recommend Protection and Controls maintenance and testing requirements associated with the Generations and T&D Assets and ensure that these requirements are aligned with industry standards and best practices
+ Familiar with NERC PRC and CIP standards
+ Develop asset registers for the protection system with the appropriate hierarchy and attributes to facilitate uploading to the computerized maintenance management system
+ Lead the investigation and analysis of system instability and major system disturbances and develop/ review recommendations with respect to corrective actions
+ Ensure the smooth real-time operation of the power system by performing and analyzing technical studies and data, developing strategies and alternatives, and establishing and documenting operating procedures
+ Perform audits of critical protection systems within the computerized maintenance management system to ensure that the appropriate testing and maintenance is completed within the industry recommended timing
+ Provide report of Protection and Control System performance relative to the company’s established KPIs
_Capital Project Support:_
+ Works within a multi-discipline team to develop and/ or review efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure
+ Lead the protection design for all Capital Projects and define relay protection functionality and schemes in alignment with industry standards to satisfy power system reliability requirements
+ Review the relay settings, logic diagrams (including GOOSE messaging diagrams), and operational descriptions supplied by the contractor for all capital projects
+ Ensure that the protection assets associated with capital projects are appropriately catalogued, the hierarchy developed and maintenance/ testing requirements created that are aligned with manufacturer’s recommendations/ industry standards
+ Work with the CMMS team to ensure that developed hierarchy and maintenance/ testing plans are uploaded into the CMMS
+ Ensure that commissioning documents are comprehensive and aligned with previously authored Protection and Control commissioning standard/ specification
+ Maintains complete project documentation with respect to relay settings, engineering studies and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information
+ Ensure that during infrastructure handover (from project to operations); the appropriate commissioning documents, O&M manuals and procedures and confirmation of CMMS upload are transferred to the operations team as part of the project closure and transfer process
_Risk Management:_
+ Develop/ review contingency plans and short-term operating procedures to address non-standard system operations.
+ Provide technical leadership and serves as a subject matter expert, delivering professional and technical guidance on programs, projects and initiatives both within and outside the department.
+ Provides technical guidance to Engineers, consultants and technical support staff. Efficiently manage resources and develop innovative solutions to address engineering challenges.
+ Mentor and supports team members, offering guidance and encouraging initiative while helping them develop as engineers and technical leaders. Exemplifies ADM’s dedication to fostering a diverse, respectful and inclusive workforce.
**Minimum Requirements:**
**Education:**
+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
**Length of experience:**
+ 5+ years’ of experience in power systems engineering, design, and implementation of electric utility protection and control systems
**Other:**
+ Expertise in the design, application, and implementation of transmission and generation protection and control systems for utility substations up to 138 kV. This includes experience with overhead and cable transmission lines, transformers, shunt and series capacitors, and circuit breakers
+ Demonstrate the critical thinking skills necessary for investigating, analyzing, and resolving a range of engineering issues, including the unexpected maloperation of protective devices
+ Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the industry standards that governs the selection, testing and performance protective relaying schemes
+ Demonstrate a thorough understanding of safety procedures required when entering electrical substations or other infrastructure that housed high voltage and medium voltage electrical apparatus
+ Working knowledge of downstream electrical elements including but not limited to MMCs, motors, switch gears, switch boards and electrical panels
+ Experience with project management principles managing the engineering component (scope, schedule, cost, technical risk) of large and/or technically complex projects
+ Proficient in the use of Microsoft suite of products(Excel, Word and Power Point)
**Travel:**
+ Travel to manufacturing facilities as needed (approximately 35%)
**Preferred Certifications:**
+ License Professional Engineer (P.E. or P.Eng)
+ Project Management Professional
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? Studies have show that applicants may self “select-out” of consideration if they do not meet every qualification. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance may be available for this opportunity.
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REF:95270BR
**Req/Job ID:**
95270BR
**City:**
Decatur
**State:**
IL - Illinois
**Ref ID:**
\#LI-BC1
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
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We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)
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**Benefits and Perks**
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
+ **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
+ **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
+ **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
+ Paid time off including paid holidays.
+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
+ Tuition assistance.
+ Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
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$104,100.00 - $195,300.00
**Salaried Incentive Plan:**
The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan
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