Senior Protection Engineer  

POWER Engineers is currently seeking a Protection Engineer to work in the Power Delivery SCADA & Analytical Services (SAS) Department in our Augusta/Hallowell or Freeport, Maine offices. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work schedule. Candidates will be expected to travel on occasion, and work successfully in a customer focused, project-oriented environment. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

Projects will require the candidate to conduct all work associated with protective relaying, including short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, arc flash analysis.  Projects will be performed for utility, industrial and commercial clients. The candidate will also be required to analyze a variety of systems, which include conventional and renewable generation facilities, substations, and transmission & distribution systems. Other roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Technical and budgeting support for proposal development Staffing assigned projects with appropriate engineers while providing oversight to meet agreed upon schedule and budget The successful completion of assigned projects Maintaining and improving existing client relationships Growing and developing new technical service areas Leading and mentoring team members assigned to projects       

 The successful candidate must also demonstrate: 

Technical competence in primary production roles The ability to troubleshoot and problem solve Interpersonal relationship building skills Integrity  Initiative and self sufficiency  Good spoken and written communication  Good organization  Required Education/Experience   Bachelor of Science and/or Engineering   Ten (10) + years of industry experience   Must have a PE or equivalent  Technical experience in Protective Relaying (i.e., short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, arc flash analysis). Experience utilizing AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030), GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, SKM-PTW, ETAP, CAPE, and/or RSCAD/RTDS  Desired Education/Experience   Power Systems focused Masters   A proven history of completing similar projects in a consulting environment   Experience in mentoring others and in providing technical and commercial leadership in customer focused engineering projects  

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.

We get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefits package: 

Medical/Dental/Vision Paid Holidays Vacation/Paid Sick Leave Voluntary Life Insurance 401K Telehealth Benefit covers all providers Maternity and Paternity Leave   New Dads and Moms Benefit program Fertility Benefits Gender-affirming care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Base Salary Range:  $90k - $160k

The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

 

 

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