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Protection Engineer

Mesa Accosiates
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

GIG General / Generation Industrial and Government

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Electrical Engineer with an emphasis on generation station protective relaying. Position will be responsible for the design and engineering for generation station relay replacements / retrofits and new installations. Must be eligible to get PE licensed.

Desired experience includes :

  • Proficiency in relay settings and calculations for generator, transformer, motor, feeder, and bus protection schemes with a focus on SEL, Beckwith and GE relays.
  • Familiar with SEL, Beckwith and GE relay manufacturer software
  • Designing and reviewing drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC / DC schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Perform protective device coordination from 480V to 500kV relays
  • Perform NERC PRC evaluations and reviews (E.g., PRC-025, PRC-019)
  • ETAP / SKM or other system analysis software knowledge.
  • Field Testing and Commissioning is a plus (Relay testing, function trip path testing, troubleshooting, etc.)
  • Writing test and checkout procedures.
  • Specifying equipment such as protective relays, test switches, aux relays, CT / PTs, etc.
  • Familiar with IEEE standards

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