System Protection Engineer

Ameren • Decatur, IL

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About The Position

The Engineer designs control and protection systems; determines protective relay and surge protection requirements; determines the specification of relay settings for the transmission, sub transmission and distribution systems. Key responsibilities include: Analyze system outages for proper relay and breaker performance. Initiate investigation of questionable protective system performance. Design appropriate, cost-effective protection schemes, review schematic drawings, perform power system calculations, and coordination studies, and perform other engineering studies as required. Schedule and coordinate activities of purchasing, drafting, construction, operating and provide cost estimates. Provide consulting services to other groups in matters pertaining to system protective device coordination and/or automation. Conduct special studies including studies for renewable inverter-based connections such as solar and wind.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Option) from an accredited college or university required.
• Active commitment to obtain Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is desired.
• Applicants with Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Experience with symmetrical components and protection devices preferred.
• Must be proficient in use of computers with strong academic background in power system coursework.
• Familiarity with Ameren transmission and/or distribution system and schematic control diagrams preferred.
• Must have good analytical, communication and human relation skills.
• Must also have capability to work on major project teams.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments/projects and prioritize required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system outages for proper relay and breaker performance.
• Initiate investigation of questionable protective system performance.
• Design appropriate, cost-effective protection schemes, review schematic drawings, perform power system calculations, and coordination studies, and perform other engineering studies as required.
• Schedule and coordinate activities of purchasing, drafting, construction, operating and provide cost estimates.
• Provide consulting services to other groups in matters pertaining to system protective device coordination and/or automation.
• Conduct special studies including studies for renewable inverter-based connections such as solar and wind.

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level