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Fusion Industries, LLC · 2 days ago

Senior Substation Electrical Engineer

Fusion Industries, LLC is a leading EPC firm specializing in comprehensive solutions for various industries. The Senior Substation Electrical Engineer role involves utilizing specialized Electrical Engineering expertise in substation protection, control design, and implementation, ensuring the reliability and safety of power infrastructure.

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Hiring Manager
Daniel Fritts, P.E.
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Responsibilities

Protection Scheme Design: Design, commission, and troubleshoot complex substation protection schemes, including Differential (87), Distance (21), Overcurrent (50/51), and Bus Protection
Relay Logic & Programming: Perform advanced programming and logic development for SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories). Develop logic for auto-transfer schemes, breaker failure, and interlocking
System Modeling: Lead power system modeling efforts, including Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash studies using ETAP
Substation Automation: Implement substation automation and communications using protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP3, and Modbus. Manage the integration of RTUs and HMIs within the substation environment
Apparatus Expertise: Provide technical oversight for substation primary equipment, including power transformers (LTC control), high-voltage circuit breakers, instrument transformers (CT/PT sizing and accuracy), and grounding systems
Fault Analysis: Investigate system disturbances by analyzing Event Reports and COMTRADE files from digital relays to identify root causes of trips and system failures
Commissioning Lead: Develop and execute detailed P&C commissioning plans, including point-to-point wiring verification, relay functional testing, and end-to-end communication checks
Project Management: Prepare technical specifications, protection philosophies, and cost estimates for substation capital projects while managing timelines via Gantt charts

Qualification

Substation protection designRelay logic programmingPower system modelingSubstation automationSEL AcSELerator softwareFault analysisProject managementCommunication skillsTeam collaborationSelf-motivated

Required

BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
Minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in Substation P&C design or protection engineering
Ability to communicate complex protection philosophies to non-technical stakeholders and resolve technical disputes with diplomacy
Ability to work with multiple engineering disciplines and operational groups
Self-motivated individual with the ability to set and achieve goals with minimal supervision
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain highly preferred
Expertise in SEL AcSELerator QuickSet and Architect software
Understanding of symmetrical components and fault analysis
Understanding of complex substation protection schemes and automation

Company

Fusion Industries, LLC

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We are a leading EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firm delivering comprehensive solutions for the Oil and Gas industry, data centers, Bitcoin mining, renewable energy generation, and other large-scale industrial power needs.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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