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Astrion

Protection Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$200K - $245K/yr

From arc flash studies to protective relay programming and calibration , your work will help safeguard one of the world's most advanced research facilities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS : * PE ...

ABB

RELAY SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Florence, SC · On-site

Reports any integrity, compliance, safety, cybersecurity, quality, contract, program, and cost ... Knowledge of protection relay applications and basic coordination concepts * Familiarity with relay ...

ABB

RELAY SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Florence, SC · On-site

Reports any integrity, compliance, safety, cybersecurity, quality, contract, program, and cost ... Knowledge of protection relay applications and basic coordination concepts * Familiarity with relay ...

Abb Holdings Inc

RELAY SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Florence, SC · On-site

Reports any integrity, compliance, safety, cybersecurity, quality, contract, program, and cost ... Knowledge of protection relay applications and basic coordination concepts * Familiarity with relay ...

ABB

RELAY SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Florence, SC · On-site

Reports any integrity, compliance, safety, cybersecurity, quality, contract, program, and cost ... Knowledge of protection relay applications and basic coordination concepts * Familiarity with relay ...

Airswift

Relay Setting Engineer

Reading, PA · On-site

Experience implementing control and protection schemes, including interpreting schematics and ... Work with protection engineers and perform quality reviews of relay setting packages * Create logic ...

Fort Point

RELAY SETTING ENGINEER

Reading, PA · On-site

Work with protection engineers and perform quality reviews of relay setting packages * Create logic diagrams for IEC 61850 substations * Prepare protective relay coordination studies * Develop relay ...

Airswift

Relay Setting Engineer

Reading, PA · On-site +1

Experience implementing control and protection schemes, including interpreting schematics and ... Work with protection engineers and perform quality reviews of relay setting packages * Create logic ...

FORT POINT LLC

Relay Setting Engineer

Reading, PA · Remote

$70 - $96/hr

Work with protection engineers and perform quality reviews of relay setting packages * Create logic diagrams for IEC 61850 substations * Prepare protective relay coordination studies * Develop relay ...

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Electrical Engineer, Protective Relays - HV Utility and Renewables

Electrical Engineer, Protective Relays - HV Utility and Renewables

ThinkBAC Consulting

West Palm Beach, FL • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

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A developer and operator of high voltage transmission renewable energy systems is looking to grow its Engineering Operations Team with the addition of a Mid to Senior Level Transmission P&C Engineer. The role is based in Austin, TX (relocation assistance available) <\/u>and will support all their projects across the state.They have a hybrid work schedule (3 days in\-office a week).<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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This role will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all things P&C including the implementation and maintenance of transmission\/substation protection, control, and substation automation engineering initiatives in accordance with NERC standards. It will work cross functionally with the Transmission Planning Engineering, EPC, and Operations Teams.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • The P&C Electrical Engineer \/ Relay Protection Engineer \- Facilitates the P&C Engineering design review and specifications of transmission \/ substation systems 
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  • The P&C Electrical Engineer \/ Relay Protection Engineer<\/span><\/span> \- Performs remote engineering work supporting relays and RTAC operations
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    • Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with a focus Relay Settings and Power System Studies 
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    • Hands\-on experience working with ASPEN OneLiner, SEL acSELerator, SEL RTAC packages
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    • Solid expertise in the areas of transmission protective relays, relaying systems, and SEL protective schemes
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    • Experience facilitating power system studies, relay coordination, and short\-circuit calculations in CAPE, ETAP, ASPEN, OR SKM
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    • Strong understanding of P&C Design principles for high voltage system
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