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Electrical Engineer 2 - System Protection Control (SPC)/Transmission Systems

APR Staffing

Vancouver, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Computer Security, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Utility, FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Act, Federal Laws and Regulations, High Voltage (HV), Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Power Protection, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Research Skills, Sales Management, Standards Development, System Operations, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Technical Recruiting, Technical Support, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Program, Time Management, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Vancouver, WA
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Electrical Engineer 2 - System Protection Control (SPC)/Transmission Systems
Job Number: 11989
Location: Vancouver, WA
Onsite: 5 days per wk, situational Telework
On Call: No
Overtime: 0%
Travel: Up to 10% for meetings
Length: 5 years

MUST be US Citizen to be eligible to apply for Federal Background Check
 
Requires Real ID and or Valid Passport to interview 


SUMMARY
 
This Electrical Engineer 2 position is located in Vancouver. WA and will work in the Protection, Control & Instrumentation (TEZP) group within the Transmission Engineering & Technical Services (TE) branch of the (CLIENT). This position will provide Electrical Engineering expertise and support for the myriad of TEZP functions
 
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Develop and review protective relay settings to verify compliance with PRC-023, PRC-025, PRC-026, and PRC-027 while maintaining sound system protection principles.
  • Work with field SPC to verify that relay settings are developed in compliance with PRC-023, PRC-025, PRC-026, and PRC-027 while maintaining sound system protection principles.
  • Perform system event analysis to identify and document cause of relay operations.
  • Use equipment to gather information for fault analysis, location determination, and proper operation of power system protection equipment during power system faults and disturbances
  • Assist field SPC in performing system event analysis to identify and document cause of relay operations.
  • Develop or assist in developing processes for documenting and monitoring compliance with various NERC PRC Compliance Standards (PRC-023, PRC-025, PRC-026, PRC-027) and/or other protection related Standards. 
  • Facilitate, monitor, and recommend improvements to CLIENT management approved processes for maintaining compliance with various NERC PRC Compliance Standards (PRC-023, PRC-025, PRC-026, PRC-027) and/or other protection related Standards. 
  • Develop and coordinate submission of compliance documentation to WECC, NERC, FERC, or CLIENT’s internal compliance department.
  • Review and assist with the clarification and application of future Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC), or other regulatory agency policies, standards, directives, and guidelines applicable to electric utilities.
  • Participate and provide input on the development of new SPC Standards and guidelines, based on the needs defined by the SPC Functional team or TEZP.
  • Communicate CLIENT management approved NERC or other compliance-based processes and procedures to SPC field districts and provide training to assist management with implementation.
  • Develop or assist in the development of CLIENT mitigation plans to correct noncompliance with NERC PRC Standards and other standards.
  • Review new system protection and control designs and associated project requirement diagrams, evaluating diagrams based on system knowledge; present findings and provide recommendations for management consideration.
  • Analyze and evaluate model updates for the official CLIENT ASPEN model; present findings and provide recommendations for SME/management consideration.
  • Performs ASPEN Fault Studies to provide recommendations for numerous situations including; relay settings, bus fault values, portable protective grounds, ground mat resistance, and system black start capabilities. 
  • With oversight and approval of CLIENT staff, provide technical advice and assistance to SPC Field and other CLIENT employees that is based on technical knowledge and proper application of SPC Compliance Standards.
  • With oversight and approval of CLIENT staff, provide SPC engineering guidance and assistance for relay settings and coordination studies in support of SPC.
  • As requested by the CLIENT Manager, may support special assignments related to System Protection Control work such as:
    • Developing test programs;
    • Developing trouble-shooting instructions; 
    • Supporting other Compliance teams such as CIP or FISMA;
    • Developing and maintaining progress metrics;
 
Education & Corresponding Experience 
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or other closely related Engineering field is required.
    • Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system 
 
Required Skills & Experience  
  • 5 years’ work experience in electrical engineering with settings and configurations relating to specific high voltage protection, metering, or instrumentation equipment is required.
  • 5 years’ experience with setting relays (voltages from 115 to 525kV), troubleshooting and setting protection equipment, and/or analyzing system disturbance reports.
  • Experience with FERC, NERC, or other regulatory agency policies, standards, directives, and guidelines applicable to electric utilities 
Preferred Skills & Experience  
  • 5 years’ experience with power systems.
  • Proven ability to research a variety of data systems, design “queries” and overall missing data research.
  • Possess ability to effectively and professionally execute multiple work deliverables with varying and aggressive deadlines and/or responsibilities.
  • Experience with NERC PRC Standards 
Additional Requirements:
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required
 
 
Pre-Employment Requirement
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment screening that may include drug testing, background/criminal check, and if applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
 
APR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
About APR Staffing
APR Staffing was born from the merger of two well-respected technical staffing firms in Portland. ieSolutions and Data Resource Group. Both companies have recently been award winners for the Portland Business Journal's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The two firms, now as APR Staffing, make for one of the fastest-growing and most-respected professional and technical staffing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
 
Collaborating with our customers, we augment their workforce with technical and administrative professionals. We provide only high-caliber, professional-grade resources throughout the Pacific Northwest.
 

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