Arup · 2 days ago
Senior Protection & Control Settings Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expArup is a global firm that has been shaping a better world for over 75 years. They are seeking a Senior Protection & Control Settings Engineer to lead a team in delivering substation projects for electric utilities, ensuring that all technical deliverables meet safety and regulatory standards.
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Hiring Manager
Brandon Drake
Responsibilities
Perform and lead others in system protection setting calculation, development of relay logic diagrams, and protection coordination on various substation projects up to 500kV voltage level
Develop and review design basis documentation for protective settings, relay settings calculations and generate native relay configuration files using SEL AcSELerator, GE EnerVista and/or similar vendor software
Apply industry standards for the protection of system equipment, including power buses, power transformers, HV/MV circuit breakers, capacitor banks, reactors, transmission lines, and distribution feeders
Perform and review power system modeling and protective relay coordination analysis using ASPEN OneLiner or Siemens CAPE, ETAP, SKM, and/or CYME software
Prepare and review design calculations, including short circuit calculation, current transformer performance and ratio selection, over-current element coordination, zone-distance element selection and coordination, and relay loadability calculation
Provide engineering support with construction and commissioning activities for substations
Perform QA/QC for project deliverables to clients across multiple offices
Support bid and execution phase design and consulting services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
Proven 8+ years experience in development of protection relay setting for transmission substations
Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements as they pertain to electric utility reliability requirements
Experience in power systems modeling and protective relay coordination analysis using ASPEN OneLiner or Siemens CAPE, ETAP, SKM, CYME software
Ability to read and interpret protection single lines, three lines, schematics, functional diagrams, etc
Proven project leadership: managing multi-disciplinary teams, multiple projects, delivering on time, managing budgets
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as needed, to achieve agreed goals and results
Excellent communication skills — able to interact with clients, regulatory bodies, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Ability to represent the company credibly
The ability to prioritize work effectively, manage deadlines and organization skills required for our rapidly changing environment
Preferred
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred
Ability to perform Arc Flash and other power system studies is preferred
Experience with IEC61850 and its implementation is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low
Health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal
Global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance)
Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually)
401(k) plan with up to 10% company match
Company
Arup
Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services.
10001+ employees
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