Sr. Power Systems Engineer

Brief Job Description: Integration engineers require a substantial amount of specialized expertise, including power system studies, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and general problem-solving skills.

The problems to be solved have not been solved before, except in the broadest sense.

Projects will include new and challenging problems with an input from a broad range of engineers where the system integration engineer "pulls it all together." * Develop and maintain an expert level of technical expertise in electric power system protection and automation.

* Work closely with design, vendor, utility, regulatory agency, operators, owners, contractors, and protection engineers to create system programming which translates the owner's requirements into concrete technical designs.

* Develop settings for all layers of control including protective relaying, communication processors, Human Machine Interface (HMI * Simulate power system conditions in a lab environment to test communications and automation functionality of integrated IEDs and software packages.

* Serve as a technical resource for ERS Field Engineers during installation, commissioning and operation of the electric power system protection and automation systems.

* Write complete, detailed reports using a computer and accurately process job billing.

* Perform sales support functions.

* Provide technical support to ERS sales engineers and customers * Maintain strong client relationships Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: * Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customer; Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; Acts with customers in mind; Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

* Decision Quality - Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

* Integrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; doesn't blame others for his/her own mistakes or misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

* Listening - Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.

* Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at first answers.

* Standing Alone - Will stand up and be counted; doesn't shirk from personal responsibility; can be counted on when times are tough; looks forward to taking charge of a problem or issue; is comfortable working alone on a tough assignment.

Education & Certifications: * Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and eight years' experience in design, testing and commissioning of protection and automation systems.

* Five years' experience as Power Systems Engineer * Registered Engineer in Training and the ability to obtain PE licensure within 1 year.

Requirements: * Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as NERC, IEEE, OSHA and NFPA.

* Requires special skills in a majority of the following: Generation and co-generation start-up - ANSI, NEC, and NEMA specification; pilot wire and distance relaying - computer power system transient surveys - vector, phasor analogy- complex control systems - medium and high voltage substation start-up.

* Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear and equipment through the 500 kV class.

* Requires a high degree of communication, supervisory, and organizational skills.

* Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers and management.

* Thorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing with a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation.

* Complete projects consistently on budget.

* Good judgment, dependable, supervises large-scale projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.

* Strong computer skills including editing, formatting and using templates in Microsoft Office Suite, use of Manufacturer specific software and documentation of design within AutoCad.

* Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work.

Must be available for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.

* Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.

Frequently required to sit, climb and balance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.

* Valid Driver's License