Project Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The job requires a person to have a strong technical background in electric power system protection and understanding supporting power system analysis studies and latest trends in Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) integration in the distribution systems.  Experience in design and implementation of microgrids and protection of renewable power plants will be a plus.

Remote work possible for the right candidate

Desirable Educational/Experience/Skills include the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing various analytical studies, including short-circuit, protection device coordination, arc-flash, power flow, transient, and dynamic simulations.
• Interpreting and applying industry standards and requirements including NEC, NFPA, and related IEEE and IEC standards.
• Attending and presenting at major industry conferences on smart grid, renewables, and DERs.

TECHNICALATTRIBUTES:

• Experience in the performing short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies.
• Experience in protection of electric power systems, including development of relay setting files.
• Experience in performing dynamic simulations in DIgSILENT PowerFactory and ETAP. Working experience with DPL and DSL tools is a plus
• Knowledge of latest trends in the distribution system studies including integration of DERs at the distribution level.
• Experience with power system analysis software packages, such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, ASPEN, CYME, and SKM. Experience of creating automation scripts using scripting tool such as Python, DPL, or DSL is a plus.

COMMERCIAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Must be capable of working alongside our customers to obtain a clear and bounded scope of work.
• Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Above average skills in using Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university required
• 6-10 years of industry experience, or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3-5 years, or Ph.D. plus at least 1-3 years.
• An academic background in electrical power systems
• Experience with power system protection
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Occasional work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds.

• Occasional walking of moderate distances (1 mile) within the S&C complex, customer locations, etc.

• Occasional carrying of luggage, test equipment, tools, etc. to customer locations.

• Occasional use of hand tools that require pushing forces.

• Occasional use of hand tools that require pulling forces.

• Occasional bending or crouching to perform work.

• Occasional full range of motion to perform work.

• Occasional handling of parts, tools, test equipment, etc.

• Occasional travel may be required.

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S&C is a global company providing equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution. S&C’s Engineering teams design solutions for a portfolio of products for a wide range of customers including electric utilities and industrial/commercial power users. S&C offers broad opportunities for advancement, excellent education and training programs, a challenging work environment, and a strong package of pay and benefits.

The Human Energy of S&C has been built on the principles of integrity, enthusiasm, and sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our 100% employee-owned team. S&C would not be where it is today without the diversity of our team members and business partners. We consider our diversity to be a core strength of our company, and we aspire to align our team-member demographics with the populations in which we live and work. To realize this vision, we seek to facilitate the career development of minorities, women and all team members through events hosted by our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement and Awareness (I.D.E.A.) Group, Women’s Empowerment Group and other S&C affinity groups.

S&C has a proud and longstanding tradition of providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Further, S&C is committed to taking affirmative action to ensure that qualified females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities can pursue equal employment opportunities. For information regarding equal employment opportunity, please see http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.