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Black & Veatch · 15 hours ago

Associate Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure and engineering solutions. The Associate Electrical Engineer will develop protective setpoints, work with system modeling software, and engage in various engineering tasks to support power system protection initiatives.

ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop protective setpoints per industry standards, best practices and client requirements

Work with system modeling software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM)

Develop downloadable setpoint files on multiple propietary relay manufacturer software platforms (SEL AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista, etc.)

Develop and manipulate logic commonly utilized in protection and control schemes

Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies and procedures. Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate

Continues developing and can independently apply knowledge. Complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Prepares a variety of increasingly complex engineering deliverables. Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work. Prepares increasingly complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. May recognize, define and resolve problems within assigned area. May provide direction and guidance to others

Assigns tasks to develop entry level professionals and interns. Coordinates with project leadership and other internal/external team members on less complex projects. Interacts as needed with other disciplines on details of design work

Works to understand external client's interest and drivers through regular interaction and communication. Also focuses on needs of internal clients and project leadership. May provide support to business development or pursuit activities

Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes

As skills develop, may assist with performance management process, recognition, and any corrective actions required. Actively mentors entry level professionals and interns

Qualification

Protective relay settingsPower System ProtectionSystem modeling softwareIEC 61850Communication protocolsMathcadExcelEngineer-in-Training CertificationSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing

Minimum of 1 year related work experience

Preferred

Two years of experience in Transmission, Distribution or Power Generation industry

Two years of experience in development of protective relay settings

Understanding of basic Protection & Control Design concepts, including one lines, three lines, schematics, wiring, etc

Familiarity with commonly utilized system modeling software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, etc.)

Knowledge of the predominant protection schemes and philosophies which are encountered in Transmission, Distribution and Renewable Collector Substations

Familiarity with Mathcad and Excel software for protective setting calculations

Familiarity with commonly utilized communication protocols (DNP, SEL, MMS, Modbus, etc.)

Knowledge of IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and its implementation

Familiarity with commonly deployed protective relays in substation environments (microprocessor, electronic, and electromechanical)

Ability to develop protective setpoints per industry standards, best practices, and client requirements

Ability to independently develop downloadable setpoint files on multiple proprietary relay manufacturer software platforms. (SEL AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista, etc.)

Ability to develop and manipulate logic commonly utilized in protection and control schemes

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification