What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Protection Engineer position at Excel Engineering?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Excel Engineering, Inc. is seeking a goal-oriented, highly motivated, and experienced System Protection 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
Education
Skills Applicable to the Role
Excel Engineering Offers
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.
