Senior Protection & Controls Engineer

$117,900 - $158,200/Yr

Stanley Consultants - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Senior

Minneapolis, MN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Stanley Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Protection and Controls Engineer to lead design efforts in high voltage transmission system protection schemes and relay programming for utility or generation clients. The role involves minimal supervision in performing design duties, determining client requirements, and coordinating technical efforts within discipline areas while managing design budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Design high voltage one line, communication network diagrams, and three line diagrams.
• Conduct computer modeling and analysis of electrical systems.
• Prepare specifications for equipment and systems.
• Prepare reports and apply codes and standards.
• Produce design drawings and perform design computations.
• Lead design efforts with minimal supervision.
• Determine client requirements and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas.
• Manage design budget and schedule.
• Direct and review work of junior engineers, designers, and technicians.

Requirements

• BSEE from an accredited college or university.
• PE license and 10+ years of relevant experience with electric utility substations up to 345kV.
• Proficiency in protective relay coordination and settings calculations for HV and EHV transmission systems.
• Experience with Schweitzer and General Electric relay and communication equipment.
• Familiarity with common transmission line protection schemes such as step-distance, POTT, DCB, and DUTT.
• Experience with electrical system analysis software such as ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, and PSLF.
• Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements related to electric utility substation reliability.
• Experience in equipment specification writing.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (MSWord, Excel, and MSProject).
• Experience with SCADA, IP Networking, Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and associated protocols.

Nice-to-haves

• Field testing and commissioning of substation equipment.
• Factory acceptance witness testing of power transformers, switchgear, or control panels.
• Project management experience.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation ranging from $117,900 to $158,200.
• Transparency in hiring process regarding compensation.
• Opportunities for career growth and development within a member-owned company.