Senior Protection Engineer (T&D/ SME)
Senior Protection and T&D Engineer (Protection and Control)
Senior Level, Subject Matter Expert (Principal)
Excellent opportunity for a Senior Electrical Protection and Control Engineer (with Transmission Experience) to join a dynamic team with a solid reputation for developing comprehensive, power solutions. We are looking for a Protective Device Expert to serve as the Principal for our Industrial Power-Systems Protection line of products and services. The qualified candidate has the skills, experience, and knowledge to be considered a Protection & Control (Transmission & Distribution / Relay) Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Enjoy a highly attractive salary ($125K to $145K depending on experience), plus a full array of benefits including health care; retirement plan with company match; flexible working hours; PTO and Paid Holidays; bonus plan, and a relaxed atmosphere (every day is t-shirt, shorts and tennis shoes day).
Come onboard with a stimulating team where professional development and continuous improvement is supported and encouraged! The work we do is challenging and the work environment is collaborative.
To qualify for this challenging and dynamic role, you must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering AND either be a Registered Professional Electrical Engineer or be eligible to obtain your P.E. within 1 to 2 years. Senior candidates must have AT LEAST 10 years of relevant experience managing power-systems protection and control projects (Transmission experience is a plus!).
Since its establishment in 1998, inoLECT has grown into a team of leading industry experts who are passionate about problem-solving and power system solutions. We specialize in providing complete, integrated power-system, safety-and-reliability solutions for clients in the power generation, utility, and industrial electrical-engineering fields.
inoLECT is a growing, fast-paced, power-engineering organization, based out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a global clientele. Powered by a team of knowledgeable engineers and skilled technicians, we are enthusiastic about providing customers with the best products and services to fit their needs.
Desired Skills and Experience:
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Protection Engineering
- Perform testing and commissioning of large, high voltage substation expansion projects.
- Perform testing/routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and micro-processor), controls and voltage regulating equipment
- Electrical equipment testing of current transformers, potential transformers, battery systems, power line carrier, etc. for 13kv and above power systems
- Develop procedures and/or test plans in support of large electric utility for 13kv and above power systems
- Perform Testing, including (without limitation): calibrating all relays; applying settings to relays; programming LTC/regulator controllers.
- Plan, schedule, and complete test activities efficiently, on time, without service interruptions
- Maintain current knowledge for maintenance of 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
- Maintain Test equipment
- Consistently demonstrate understanding of tool/wiring usage and interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams
- Be able and willing to work out of town
- Understand and follow applicable equipment and clearance procedures and safety practices
- Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
- Experience working in industrial plants, walking-down plants and data collection at industrial sites.
Employment Requirements:
- Required: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
- Professional Engineer License or eligible to obtain within 1-2 years of hire date
- Required: Senior MUST have 10+ to 15+ years relevant experience of hands-on power-systems protection engineering
- The Protection Engineer position is a full-time, exempt position
- Ability to work in the field to guide installations and interface with client representatives
- Effective manager, mentor, and trainer for junior engineers
- Maintain satisfactory results for pre-employment and ongoing drug and criminal background screens (inquire for details)
- Inquire for specific ADA requirements for this safety-sensitive position