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Protection and Control Engineer

Excel Engineering
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Excel Engineering, Inc. is seeking a goal-oriented, highly motivated, and experienced Protection and Control Engineer for our Mounds View, Minnesota office. This individual must be a go-getter, who is client focused.

Since 1990, Excel Engineering, Inc. has differentiated its services from that of its competition by providing client focused engineering solutions. We offer full service Electrical and Control System Engineering Consulting services in the US and abroad.

This position works closely with other engineers, project managers, and Client team members in support of both capital and operational improvement projects. The position requires implementing sound engineering principles to ensure project designs are safe and at the industry's cutting edge. An ability to work independently, self-motivate, and communicate effectively with team members is of the utmost importance to this position.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Perform short-circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, and step-distance coordination.
  • Develop relay settings and coordination studies, including test plans and commissioning assistance.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot protection system events and prepare NERC PRC compliance reports.
  • Design protection schemes for transmission, distribution, generation, and renewable energy sources.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Interface with clients to develop project scopes and estimates for protective relay settings and coordination studies.
  • Collaborate with multi-discipline engineering teams to execute detailed engineering work.
  • Review and produce design drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC / DC schematics, and control panel elevations.
  • Support on-site commissioning and relay testing.

Requirements

Experience

  • Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience in system protection or a related field.
  • Proven experience with system modeling and fault analysis software (CAPE, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower).
  • Knowledge of NERC PRC standards for compliance is preferred.
  • Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements
  • SEL Relay Experience and RTAC Programming experience preferred
  • Experience with IEC61850
  • Familiarity with substation protection, control design, and industry standards is a plus.
  • Education

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or equivalent experience is required.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 Scale.
  • Skills Applicable to the Role

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and AutoCAD; experience with Mathcad is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of protective relay settings for medium and low voltage systems.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
  • Excel Engineering Offers

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing education and on the job training
  • Retirement plan - 401(k) matching
  • Competitive, comprehensive insurance package
  • Wellness program
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedule and work environment!
  • Excel Engineering is focused on cultivating a high performing culture where a service oriented approach, continuous improvement and goal orientation are valued. If you enjoy working in a fast paced, challenging and rewarding environment, Excel Engineering is for you!

    Excel Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. In our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applicants from populations that are underrepresented in the engineering field to apply. For applicants who need an accommodation to apply, please contact human resources at ExcelHR@exceleng.net.

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