Electrical Power & Control Engineer
PTS Advance
On-site
Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
Details:
ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEER - PROTECTION & CONTROL
General Description
Our Client is a nationally recognized electrical power and control systems engineering firm and is seeking a qualified Electrical Power Engineer focused in protection and control in Alpharetta, GA, to aid the growing electrical power offerings.
Key Experience & Skills
* 4-8 years' Experience with programming and configuring SEL RTACs, including developing HMI interfaces, logic, and data concentrator functionality.
* Experience in integrating electrical SCADA system with knowledge of OSI AspenTech or similar platforms for real-time monitoring and control.
* Experience with electrical power relay settings generation and implementation - GE Multilin and SEL preferred
* In-depth knowledge of communication protocols such as DNP3, MMS and GOOSE & familiarity with IEC 61850 family of standards.
* Experience in the development of electrical construction packages comprised of at least the following:
o Single Line Diagrams
o Three Line Diagrams
o Schematics/Elementary Diagrams
o Interconnection Diagrams
o Logic Diagrams
* Knowledgeable of the requirements detailed in National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and IEEE 3000 Series (formerly known as color books) preferred
* Experience with power system modeling tools - ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower preferred
* Adept at the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
* Highly effective at written and verbal communications
Education
* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
* Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Completion
Responsibilities
* Development of settings files for SEL protection relays and other similar devices
* Development of settings files for SEL RTACs, including data concentration, HMI, and logic
* Integrating electrical SCADA information with OSI AspenTech or similar platforms
* Perform onsite programming, field testing, and commissioning of electrical protection, control, and SCADA systems
* Development of comprehensive electrical construction packages sufficient for installation of protection, control, and SCADA systems.
* Maintain detailed documentation of relay settings, RTAC configurations, and system integration processes.
* Provide best possible response after hours support for internal/external clients as occurs
* Work with applicable Project Manager(s) to ensure overall quality of commercial deliverables, budget maintenance, etc. Keep the Project Manager(s) informed of technical progress, issues, need for change orders, etc.
* Assist Project Manager(s) in developing cost estimates and proposals for new project opportunities - providing technical expertise and guidance in applying cost to labor, expense, and procurement items
* Travel +/- 40% with willingness to travel via air
Core Competencies
* Safety: Applies safety policies; displays enthusiasm for safety; is proactive in safety matters; attends company safety meetings
* Accountability: Works required days; works required hours; follows company check-in check-out procedure
* Attitude: Exhibits a positive 'can do' attitude; shows initiative; demonstrates dependability, commitment and involvement; accepts direction from qualified sources
* Teamwork: Interacts well with co-workers; displays a willingness to cooperate with team; assists team members; shows respect for all team members
* Knowledge: Applies the specific requirements of the job; displays the ability to perform the technical skills required by the job; knows and applies company policies
* Quantity and Quality of Work: Work performed meets or exceeds company standards of acceptability; has the ability to manage multiple tasks
* Problem Solving and Action: Analyzes problems and takes action based upon decisions made with good judgment
* Communication: Demonstrates ability to clearly, effectively, and respectfully communicate with clients and fellow coworkers; communications are timely and intelligent whether written or verbal
Benefits
* Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus for hours worked in excess of 80 hours in a two-week pay period
* Benefit Time Off (BTO) that can be used as paid vacation, sick time, holiday funding, or can be taken as cash
* Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
* 401(k) Matching
* Company funded health insurance
* Health club sponsorship
Our Client is a nationally recognized electrical power and control systems engineering firm and is seeking a qualified Electrical Power Engineer focused in protection and control in Alpharetta, GA, to aid the growing electrical power offerings.
Key Experience & Skills
* 4-8 years' Experience with programming and configuring SEL RTACs, including developing HMI interfaces, logic, and data concentrator functionality.
* Experience in integrating electrical SCADA system with knowledge of OSI AspenTech or similar platforms for real-time monitoring and control.
* Experience with electrical power relay settings generation and implementation - GE Multilin and SEL preferred
* In-depth knowledge of communication protocols such as DNP3, MMS and GOOSE & familiarity with IEC 61850 family of standards.
* Experience in the development of electrical construction packages comprised of at least the following:
o Single Line Diagrams
o Three Line Diagrams
o Schematics/Elementary Diagrams
o Interconnection Diagrams
o Logic Diagrams
* Knowledgeable of the requirements detailed in National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and IEEE 3000 Series (formerly known as color books) preferred
* Experience with power system modeling tools - ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower preferred
* Adept at the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
* Highly effective at written and verbal communications
Education
* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
* Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Completion
Responsibilities
* Development of settings files for SEL protection relays and other similar devices
* Development of settings files for SEL RTACs, including data concentration, HMI, and logic
* Integrating electrical SCADA information with OSI AspenTech or similar platforms
* Perform onsite programming, field testing, and commissioning of electrical protection, control, and SCADA systems
* Development of comprehensive electrical construction packages sufficient for installation of protection, control, and SCADA systems.
* Maintain detailed documentation of relay settings, RTAC configurations, and system integration processes.
* Provide best possible response after hours support for internal/external clients as occurs
* Work with applicable Project Manager(s) to ensure overall quality of commercial deliverables, budget maintenance, etc. Keep the Project Manager(s) informed of technical progress, issues, need for change orders, etc.
* Assist Project Manager(s) in developing cost estimates and proposals for new project opportunities - providing technical expertise and guidance in applying cost to labor, expense, and procurement items
* Travel +/- 40% with willingness to travel via air
Core Competencies
* Safety: Applies safety policies; displays enthusiasm for safety; is proactive in safety matters; attends company safety meetings
* Accountability: Works required days; works required hours; follows company check-in check-out procedure
* Attitude: Exhibits a positive 'can do' attitude; shows initiative; demonstrates dependability, commitment and involvement; accepts direction from qualified sources
* Teamwork: Interacts well with co-workers; displays a willingness to cooperate with team; assists team members; shows respect for all team members
* Knowledge: Applies the specific requirements of the job; displays the ability to perform the technical skills required by the job; knows and applies company policies
* Quantity and Quality of Work: Work performed meets or exceeds company standards of acceptability; has the ability to manage multiple tasks
* Problem Solving and Action: Analyzes problems and takes action based upon decisions made with good judgment
* Communication: Demonstrates ability to clearly, effectively, and respectfully communicate with clients and fellow coworkers; communications are timely and intelligent whether written or verbal
Benefits
* Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus for hours worked in excess of 80 hours in a two-week pay period
* Benefit Time Off (BTO) that can be used as paid vacation, sick time, holiday funding, or can be taken as cash
* Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
* 401(k) Matching
* Company funded health insurance
* Health club sponsorship