What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer (SAS) position at POWER Engineers?
Electrical Engineer (SAS)
Roles and Responsibilities
POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for Hailey, ID. The successful applicant will be responsible for performing electrical studies, performing protective relaying configurations / calculations, and / or developing and troubleshooting supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for utility and industrial / commercial clients. Applicable power systems primarily include conventional and renewable generation facilities, substations, transmission systems, and distribution systems. Representative activities might include the following :
Protective Relaying : short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings calculation, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis. Applicable software : AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030), AcSELerator Architect, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD / RTDS
Infrastructure Design Studies : substation grounding, corona and electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination (lightning, switching surge, and contamination performance), transient (time domain) simulation, power quality (harmonics, voltage flicker, over / under voltage, etc.), motor starting, AC interference (transmission line interaction with railroads and pipelines). Applicable Software : CDEGS, ATP-EMTP, PSCAD
Networking and Communications : design and configure network and communication paths for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), protective relays, meters, Human Machine Interface (HMIs), PLC’s and other SCADA system equipment; develop basic specifications for fiber optic, microwave, power line carrier, or radio communication paths; travel to project sites to troubleshoot and commission network and communication systems. Applicable network and communication protocols : DNP, Modbus, SEL Communication Protocol, Goose Messaging, IEC 61850
Logic and Control Systems : develop and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment; develop programs on various platforms for implementation of these schemes; travel to project sites to test and commission the control schemes. Applicable Logic and Control Platforms : SEL RTAC, Orion, Cooper SMP, GE-D20
Data Acquisition : Prepare points lists of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus, assign and program data addressing and routing information, develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens, travel to project sites to test and commission data transfer schemes. Applicable Software : Wonderware, Clearview, AcSELerator RTAC, Visual Basic, OSIPI, Python scripting, etc.
The successful applicant must demonstrate aptitude in the following :
- Integrity
- Initiative and self sufficiency
- Spoken and written communication
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Interpersonal relations
- Organization
Required Education / Experience
Desired Education / Experience
Preference is given to applicants with any of the following :
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple : Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package :
POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
