Protective Relay and Automation Engineer

Arizona G&T Cooperatives

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About The Position

Join Arizona G&T Cooperatives as a Protective Relay and Automation Engineer and immerse yourself in an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the energy sector. By leveraging innovative technologies, you will play a crucial role in enhancing system reliability and safety, pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence. Collaborate with a team of forward-thinking professionals who are dedicated to solving complex challenges and driving transformative advancements in energy automation. This position offers a unique chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects, impacting both local communities and the industry at large. As part of a company that values integrity and smart solutions, you will find fulfillment in being at the forefront of energy innovation. Apply now to elevate your career while making a difference in the world. PURPOSE: As a Protective Relay and Automation Engineer, your daily responsibilities will involve designing and implementing protective relay schemes for various electrical systems. You will conduct thorough analysis and testing of relay settings and automation protocols to ensure optimal performance. Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams, you will troubleshoot and resolve system issues while maintaining a strong focus on safety and compliance standards. Documentation of relay configurations and system modifications will be essential, along with the preparation of reports and recommendations for system improvements. Regular engagement with field personnel will require you to provide technical support, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of our energy operations. Continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies will be expected as you contribute to ongoing projects that drive innovation within the organization.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Option preferable) from an accredited college or university
0-2 years' experience in power system troubleshooting and design
Thorough understanding of word processing, spreadsheets and computer application in general
Effective oral and written communication skills
Effective team leadership and participant skills
Any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience can be substituted for requirements listed above.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-In-Training Certificate desirable
Familiarity with utility protective relaying application, control scheme design, electrical apparatus testing, relay testing, meter testing and substation automation/integration desirable
Knowledge of relaying and substation automation/integration communications desirable
Knowledge of ASPEN OneLiner (short circuit/coordination) and ASPEN Relay Database software desirable

Responsibilities

Perform short circuit and coordination studies within power delivery system, other utilities and member coop systems.
Manage short circuit/coordination and relay database software.
Manage an in-house relay committee, consisting of members from Operations and Maintenance, to review and approve all relay applications and settings, evaluate new products and review system outages for proper relay operations.
Serve as AzG&T representative on regional protective relaying operating and coordinating committees such as SWAT SCWG.
Provide project team engineering support by preparing project technical specifications, drawings, programming, procurement and construction documents for substation automation/integration equipment as required.
Develop, with the assistance of the Project Services Administrators, cost/benefit analyses and project estimates and costs for substation automation/integration equipment.
Provide engineering design and commissioning assistance as required.
Assist Planning Engineers with preparing planning studies and fault analyses.
Support System Engineer and Field Engineers in analyzing system disturbance faults.
Continue the system review effort to improve the reliability of the system to minimize relay miss-operation.
Provide engineering support to maintenance craft personnel and System Operations in optimizing the operation of the power delivery system.
Provide technical support to substation engineering group regarding relay protection design.
Manages changes and evidence related to NERC procedures and controls for delegated requirements.
Manages changes and evidence related to NERC RSAWs including the narrative and evidence of the compliance for delegated requirements.
Performs primary interviewee functions related to NERC compliance audits for delegated requirements.