Cleco · 3 weeks ago
Engineer - Protection Analyst
New Iberia, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCleco Power LLC is committed to powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. The Engineer II – Protection Analyst is responsible for monitoring performance and capabilities of generation and transmission systems, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance in fault detection and analysis.
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Responsibilities
Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence
Acts as the subject matter expert during regulatory audits in generation and transmission elements, devices, and protection systems
Administer the disturbance reporting systems of the transmission network. This includes configuring and maintaining existing systems, evaluating the coverage and recommending the installation or removal of systems as needs change. Design, procure, and direct the fielding of systems and configuration changes
Develop and maintain the transmission short circuit model. Conduct fault studies and provide study results to current and potential Cleco customers, other utilities, and internal departments
Acquire and analyze disturbance records to identify the fault location, aid in service restoration, and to verify proper transmission and generation equipment application and operation. Maintain operational records and report system performance metrics. Maintain lightning detection systems and data. Integrate lightning system data into disturbance analysis processes and notify field personnel of suspected lightning equipment strikes
Develop compliance reports in the arena of fault detection and analysis. Work closely with the compliance monitoring department to ensure compliance in all responsible areas
Perform protection fault studies in support of protection setting development
Verifies the coordinated operation of existing and proposed protection system settings
Monitors budget adherence and provides variance explanation
Assists with the restoration of the transmission system after catastrophic events by facilitating communication, retrieving event records, and maintaining situational awareness
Proactively reports needed information to the manager
Designs monitoring systems as needed to meet departmental objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum or with NCEES Certification to sit for the FE
3-5+ years of related experience
Step progression levels based on skill proficiency and scope of job
Strong business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry
Strong knowledge of leading practices for protection systems
Strong planning and project management skills
Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner
Progression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data
Preferred
FE Certification
Company
Cleco
At Cleco, we consider it an honor to provide the next generation with the resources they need for personal and professional success through sustainable, clean and safe energy solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$175M2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $175M
2014-10-20Acquired
1981-11-06IPO
Leadership Team
Jeremy Kliebert
Vice President, Corporate Development, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Brittany Trahan
HR Business Partner
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