Remote Protection Engineer

Post Date

Mar 16, 2023

Location

Chattanooga,
Tennessee

ZIP/Postal Code

37402
US
Jun 19, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

CHA-610637

Pay Rate

$85k - $120k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global's client is looking for a Remote Protection Engineer. The Protection Engineer will be responsible for the design and/or testing/installation of relays for power generation equipment. They will be designing protection schemes for equipment such as generators, transformers, motors, MCCs, feeders, etc. with a focus on SEL, Beckwith, and GE relays. This includes one-line diagrams, AC/DC Schematics, and wiring diagrams. The candidate will perform protective device coordination for 480V to 500kV relays, NERC PRC evaluations/reviews, and specify equipment such as test switches, auxiliary relays, CT/PTs, etc. They will also be responsible for providing commissioning support of these relays, which includes doing checkout procedures, testing/commissioning of the relays (function trip path testing, troubleshooting, etc.), and writing test/checkout procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

* 2+ years of experience with programming, installing/commissioning, and testing protective relay schemes for power generation equipment (transfer schemes, generators, motors, MCCs, switchgears, bus protection, etc.)

* Experience utilizing ETAP, SKM, Easypower, or similar for power system studies

* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* Hydro, gas, fossil, and/or power plant experience

* PE or EIT

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.