TRC Companies, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Principal System Protection Engineer
TRC Companies, Inc. is a pioneer in engineering and technology solutions, serving a diverse range of clients. They are seeking a Principal System Protection Engineer to support their internal system protection engineering team, focusing on relay settings for electrical grid projects while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
ConstructionConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Programming relays to provide adequate system protection for various equipment in the electrical grid
Perform owner's engineering activities for utility clients for the relay settings portion of assigned projects
Conduct various power system related studies such as CT performance evaluations, short circuit studies, impact and feasibility studies
Perform detailed quality checks on project deliverables for accuracy and completeness
Develop protection settings standards and templates for clients to streamline relay settings processes
Provide technical guidance and solutions to meet client goals related to relay settings and protection schemes
Take a leadership role in resolving problems as well as developing procedures and methods
Prepare and/or reviews project scopes and concepts to ensure alignment with client expectations
Promote efficient flow of information and ensure complete and accurate record keeping
Lead project planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities
Report on project status and progress to clients and management regularly
Ensure the effective technical support of department needs and requirements
Represent TRC and its clients on technical matters at various forums and meetings
Mentor and develop junior engineers by assisting in their professional growth development of other engineers
Assist with internal training
Provide assistance to field personnel during relay testing and commissioning, answering questions and ensuring the test results are acceptable
Attends industry meetings and conferences, as necessary, to keep informed of technical development in the power industry
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university
Professional Engineer (PE) license is required
A minimum of 12 years of experience in protection and control engineering and relay settings is required
Strong, demonstrated knowledge of protective relay engineering principles and practices
Extensive experience with CAPE short circuit modeling software
Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred
15+ years of experience in protection and control engineering and relay settings is preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
Company
TRC Companies, Inc.
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