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Job Title: ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEER - PROTECTION & CONTROL

Location: Alpharetta, Georgia


General Description

  • Our client is a nationally recognized electrical power and control systems engineering firm and is seeking a qualified Electrical Power Engineer focused in protection and control in Alpharetta, GA, to aid the growing electrical power offerings.
     

Key Experience & Skills

  • 4-8 years' Experience with programming and configuring SEL RTACs, including developing HMI interfaces, logic, and data concentrator functionality.
  • Experience in integrating electrical SCADA system with knowledge of OSI AspenTech or similar platforms for real-time monitoring and control.
  • Experience with electrical power relay settings generation and implementation - GE Multilin and SEL preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of communication protocols such as DNP3, MMS and GOOSE & familiarity with IEC 61850 family of standards.
  • Experience in the development of electrical construction packages comprised of at least the following:
    • Single Line Diagrams
    • Three Line Diagrams
    • Schematics/Elementary Diagrams
    • Interconnection Diagrams
    • Logic Diagrams
  • Knowledgeable of the requirements detailed in National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and IEEE 3000 Series (formerly known as color books) preferred
  • Experience with power system modeling tools - ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower preferred
  • Adept at the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
  • Highly effective at written and verbal communications

 

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Completion

 

Responsibilities

  • Development of settings files for SEL protection relays and other similar devices
  • Development of settings files for SEL RTACs, including data concentration, HMI, and logic
  • Integrating electrical SCADA information with OSI AspenTech or similar platforms
  • Perform onsite programming, field testing, and commissioning of electrical protection, control, and SCADA systems
  • Development of comprehensive electrical construction packages sufficient for installation of protection, control, and SCADA systems.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of relay settings, RTAC configurations, and system integration processes.
  • Provide best possible response after hours support for internal/external clients as occurs
  • Work with applicable Project Manager(s) to ensure overall quality of commercial deliverables, budget maintenance, etc.  Keep the Project Manager(s) informed of technical progress, issues, need for change orders, etc.
  • Assist Project Manager(s) in developing cost estimates and proposals for new project opportunities - providing technical expertise and guidance in applying cost to labor, expense, and procurement items
  • Travel +/- 40% with willingness to travel via air

 

Core Competencies

  • Safety: Applies safety policies; displays enthusiasm for safety; is proactive in safety matters; attends company safety meetings
  • Accountability: Works required days; works required hours; follows company check-in check-out procedure
  • Attitude: Exhibits a positive 'can do' attitude; shows initiative; demonstrates dependability, commitment, and involvement; accepts direction from qualified sources
  • Teamwork:  Interacts well with co-workers; displays a willingness to cooperate with team; assists team members; shows respect for all team members
  • Knowledge: Applies the specific requirements of the job; displays the ability to perform the technical skills required by the job; knows and applies company policies
  • Quantity and Quality of Work: Work performed meets or exceeds company standards of acceptability; has the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Problem Solving and Action: Analyzes problems and takes action based upon decisions made with good judgment
  • Communication: Demonstrates ability to clearly, effectively, and respectfully communicate with clients and fellow coworkers; communications are timely and intelligent whether written or verbal

 

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus for hours worked in excess of 80 hours in a two-week pay period
  • Benefit Time Off (BTO) that can be used as paid vacation, sick time, holiday funding, or can be taken as cash
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Company funded health insurance
  • Health club sponsorship
     

Please email me directly with your updated resume' and availability for a phone call. 

Email: Brendan.Sutliff@ptsadvance.com 

 

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