Job Title:
Electrical Engineer - Protective Relaying (Generation Stations)
Location:
Madison, Alabama, US
Work Schedule:
Full-time
Overview:
An exciting opportunity has opened for an Electrical Engineer specialising in protective relaying systems for generation stations. This position is ideal for a technically skilled engineer with a solid foundation in relay protection and a strong understanding of power system applications across various voltage levels. The role involves engineering design, relay setting development, and technical support for both retrofit and greenfield projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and engineer protection systems for generator, transformer, motor, feeder, and bus applications.
- Develop and review protective relay settings with emphasis on SEL, GE, and Beckwith devices.
- Prepare and review detailed design drawings including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Conduct protective device coordination studies across voltage levels from 480V to 500kV.
- Evaluate and ensure compliance with NERC PRC standards, such as PRC-025 and PRC-019.
- Perform relay setting calculations and generate setting files using manufacturer-specific software.
- Specify protective relays, test switches, auxiliary relays, CTs, PTs, and other control devices.
- Write test and commissioning procedures and support on-site commissioning and troubleshooting when needed.
- Collaborate with field engineers and technicians during testing, trip path checks, and issue resolution.
- Utilise tools like ETAP or SKM for power system modelling and analysis.
- Ensure adherence to IEEE standards and industry best practices.
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Must be eligible to pursue or obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) licence.
- Proficiency in relay setting development and power system protection principles.
- Familiarity with software tools from SEL, Beckwith, and GE for relay programming.
- Experience with system analysis tools (ETAP, SKM, or equivalent).
- Strong analytical, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.
- Prior field testing or commissioning experience is a strong advantage.
- Working knowledge of relevant NERC PRC standards.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.