Principal Protection & Controls Engineer

Stanley Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Principal Protection & Controls Engineer to work in one of our following offices: Austin TX, Chicago IL, Denver CO, Des Moines IA, Jackson MI, Minneapolis MN, Muscatine IA, or Remote. The qualified applicant must have a background in high voltage transmission system protection schemes and relay programming for utility or generation clients. Technical responsibilities will include the design of any / all of the following: high voltage one line, communication network diagrams and three line diagrams; computer modeling/analysis of electrical systems; preparation of specifications for equipment and systems; report preparation; applying codes and standards, and performing and reviewing design computations.

Position will be responsible for lead design efforts. Must be able to determine client requirements and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas as necessary, managing a design budget and schedule, and be able to demonstrate proficiency in these areas.

Requirements:

• BSEE from an accredited college or university
• PE required
• Proficiency in protective relay coordination and settings calculations for HV and EHV transmission systems. Must have experience with Schweitzer and General Electric relay and communication equipment
• Experience with common transmission line protection schemes, such as step-distance, POTT, DCB, and DUTT
• Experience with electrical system analysis software such as ASPEN, ETap, SKM,PSS/E and PSLF
• Knowledgeable of FERC and NERC requirements as they pertain to electric utility substation reliability requirements
• Experience with SCADA, IP Networking, Remote Terminal Units (RTU), programming, and associated protocols
• Must have experience with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories RTAC and associated devices. Preferred, but not required, to have familiarity with IEC 61850 substation communication networks
• Substation Integration/automation
  
  

Optional Experience:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (MSWord, Excel, and MSProject)
• Field testing and commissioning of substation equipment
• Factory acceptance witness testing of power transformers, switchgear or control panels
• Equipment specification writing
• Project management
  
  

Base Compensation: $155,000 - $170,000

Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a company that is committed to innovative growth and improving lives in the communities where we live and work? Stanley Consultants is an award winning, interdisciplinary consulting firm providing program management, planning, design, permitting, engineering, and environmental services. Recognized for its commitment to client service and a passion to make a difference, Stanley Consultants brings global knowledge, experience, and capabilities to serve federal, municipal, and industrial clients. Stanley Consultants solves complex challenges in power generation and delivery, transportation, water, energy, and industrial plants, building services, and the environment. Since 1913, Stanley Consultants has successfully completed more than 50,000 projects globally in more than 100 countries, including all 50 of the United States and its territories.

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