Senior Electrical Engineer - Protection Applications (Kansas City)
Core
Leading and executing power system protection and control engineering projects for the electric grid, ranging from distribution upgrades to large transmission projects.
Role type
Senior IC electrical engineer (protection applications)
Builds
Protective settings, native relay configuration files, design basis documentation, and engineering plans for substations and transmission lines.
Domain
Electric utility / Power systems
Required skills
Power system studies, protective relay coordination, short circuit calculations, one-line and three-line diagramming, control panel layout, industry standards application (FERC/NERC), power systems modeling, construction and commissioning support, team leadership, technical guidance and mentoring
Preferred skills
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, SEL AcSELerator and GE Enervista software proficiency, IEC61850 implementation knowledge, ASPEN OneLiner or Electrocon CAPE software usage
Technologies
SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista, ASPEN OneLiner, Electrocon CAPE
Responsibilities
Develop and evaluate plans for major projects; perform power system studies and system protection settings coordination; generate native relay configuration files; provide technical guidance and conduct design reviews; act as primary contact for client communication; train and mentor lower-level engineers; support business development initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
