Sr. Power Systems Engineer

Job Posting

Integration engineers require a substantial amount of specialized expertise, including power system studies, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and general problem-solving skills. The problems to be solved have not been solved before, except in the broadest sense. Projects will include new and challenging problems with an input from a broad range of engineers where the system integration engineer "pulls it all together."

Develop and maintain an expert level of technical expertise in electric power system protection and automation.

Work closely with design, vendor, utility, regulatory agency, operators, owners, contractors, and protection engineers to create system programming which translates the owner's requirements into concrete technical designs.

Develop settings for all layers of control including protective relaying, communication processors, Human Machine Interface (HMI).

Simulate power system conditions in a lab environment to test communications and automation functionality of integrated IEDs and software packages.

Serve as a technical resource for ERS Field Engineers during installation, commissioning and operation of the electric power system protection and automation systems.

Write complete, detailed reports using a computer and accurately process job billing.

Perform sales support functions.

Provide technical support to ERS sales engineers and customers.

Maintain strong client relationships.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; Acts with customers in mind; Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Decision Quality - Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• Integrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; doesn't blame others for his/her own mistakes or misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Listening - Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.
• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at first answers.
• Standing Alone - Will stand up and be counted; doesn't shirk from personal responsibility; can be counted on when times are tough; looks forward to taking charge of a problem or issue; is comfortable working alone on a tough assignment.

Education & Certifications:

Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and eight years' experience in design, testing and commissioning of protection and automation systems.

Five years' experience as Power Systems Engineer.

Registered Engineer in Training and the ability to obtain PE licensure within 1 year.

Requirements:

Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as NERC, IEEE, OSHA and NFPA.

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