Senior Power System Engineer

October 9

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Description

• Responsible for executing Protection and Control Engineering and Consulting services in Transmission, Distribution and Industrial markets. • Design and delivery of complex protection solutions for generation, transmission, distribution systems for electrical utilities and industrial clients. • Leading the design and development of microgrid solutions including power flow optimization and dispatching algorithms. • Lead engineering studies and analyses efforts such as short circuit, load flow, arc-flash studies, protective device coordination studies. • Perform advanced power system studies and analysis such as reliability studies, feasibility studies, power quality, harmonic studies, harmonic mitigation studies, motor starting, power factor correction, Underground power cable sizing, etc. • Create complex relay setting files to include programming of Protection and Control Elements, Complex control Logic and Communications settings for GE and third-party protective relays. • Test customized Protection and Control solutions both in house and at customer installations. • Ability to model and conduct power system simulations using RTDS simulator or equivalent. • Provide factory acceptance test plans and testing services to validate protection designs for customer witnessing. • Site acceptance test planning and field support up to and including commissioning of new applications. • Assist software tool development to automate the engineering process internally and externally with key utility partners. • Lead technical discussions and negotiations with key customer accounts, participate in project meetings with project managers and customers on technical discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering specialized in power systems. • Minimum of 10 years of experience in design, study, and analysis of electric power systems. • Knowledge of power system steady state and transient analysis, fault study, and protection theory. • Familiar with symmetrical components. • Working experience with study software and power system tools such as Mathcad, MATLAB, ASPEN, CAPE, SKM, CYME, CDEGS, WinIGS, or Etap. • Working knowledge on substation communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP, Modbus. • Strong field experience with system commissioning and testing including Doble / Omicron test equipment or similar. • Ethical and professional business manner in interaction with team members and customers. • Technical skills to execute projects, identify opportunities, and write SOW proposals. • Estimate engineering efforts for customer proposals and projects. • Proficient in technical report writing, MS Word and Excel. • Effective communication skills including technical writing and presentations. • Strong learning skills, demonstrate collaborative style and customer focused. • Professional engineering accreditation in New York state is essential.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. • Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource. • Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. • Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions. • Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. • Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.