LCEC ยท 4 weeks ago
Protection and Control Engineer II
LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to over 250,000 customers in Southwest Florida. They are seeking a Protection and Control Engineer II to design and coordinate protection and control systems, provide installation and troubleshooting support, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain system models for short circuit analysis and coordination studies (Aspen OneLiner/CymeDIST)
Design detailed wiring diagrams for protection and control schemes
Analyze protection coordination, perform protection calculations, and create relay protection and logic settings
Prepare and maintain protection system specifications and standards in compliance with industry guidelines and good engineering practices
Evaluate application of new protection equipment
Maintain accurate protection system documentation (drawings, settings, and scheme descriptions)
Investigate protection system misoperations and develop corrective action plans
Provide construction and commission testing support for protection and control projects
Provide technical support to substation and relay technicians
Coordinate protection and control projects: design, bill of materials, cost estimates, purchase requisitions, and schedule
Participate on project teams for large scope projects such as new substation construction
Perform and document tasks required to demonstrate compliance with NERC protection and control requirements
Maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers at all levels within LCEC. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner
Support Storm Restoration efforts when needed. Work in emergency storm situations (i.e. hurricanes) and work long hours (>12 hours per day) for many continuous days/weeks as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree Engineering (Electrical or Power preferred) with 10 years of Protection and Control Engineering experience
Bachelor's Degree Engineering (Electrical or Power preferred)
Engineering with 6 years' experience in Power Engineering
Driver License, Valid and in State Florida driver's license or ability to obtain one upon employment Upon Hire
Preferred
Master's Degree Engineering (Electrical or Power preferred)
3 years multiple Power Engineering roles
Licensed Professional Engineer-NSPE
Benefits
Relocations Bonus
Company-wide annual incentive plan
Medical, vision and dental insurance
401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
Company funded Pension Plan
On-site wellness/medical facility
Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off and paid holidays
Wellness program with financial rewards
Tuition reimbursement
Group life insurance
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Company
LCEC
LCEC is a non-profit organization that deals with electric distribution and emerging energy solutions to its customers.
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