HDR · 3 weeks ago
System Protection and Studies Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $1,300K/yr
4+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. They are seeking a System Protection and Studies Engineer to perform engineering tasks related to protective relay calculations, coordination studies, and compliance reporting, while supporting project execution within the Power Market Sector.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Perform protective relay calculations and determine appropriate relay set points
Perform protective relay coordination studies utilizing short-circuit modeling software
Develop relay setting files utilizing relay vendor software
Produce relay coordination compliance reports for applicable NERC-PRC standards
Develop SCADA point list
Produce communication settings for protective relays
Produce required client protective relay reports
Provide protective relay construction support
Provide P&C support with scheme development and design reviews
Work under the direct supervision of a Senior Engineer, APM, or PM
Work independently on tasks and may assist senior engineers on larger, more complex projects
Some travel may be required
Work with assistance from Project Engineers, other Electrical EITs or Technicians as needed
Coordinate with other substation design disciplines (i.e., P&C design teams)
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with an Electrical/Power emphasis
California Professional Engineer (PE) license
4 years of experience doing electrical power system analysis, electrical system planning, protective device application, settings, and substation design is highly preferred
Preference will be given to candidates local to the Irvine, CA area
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
Prior experience consulting or working for an electric utility is considered a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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