Protection and Relaying Project Engineer *

Protection And Relaying Project Engineer

HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Protection and Relaying Project Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. Opportunities are available in these preferred locations: Austin, Ann Arbor, Boise, Bismarck, Billings, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Irvine, Fort Worth, Houston, Honolulu, Kansas City, Madison, Minneapolis, Missoula, Omaha, Phoenix, Portland (OR & ME), Richmond, Raleigh, Sacramento/Folsom, San Diego, Seattle, Spokane, St Louis, Syracuse.

Primary Responsibilities

You will be part of a rapidly growing team wanting to take your career to the next level. Having developed foundational expertise in system protection and relay settings design, you will be ready to undertake a more complex and responsible role requiring you to work independently while at times, directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising less-experienced EITs and/or designers.

The primary duties of the Protection and Relaying Engineer position are to perform engineering tasks with varying levels of complexity, which are assigned by a Lead Project Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Project Manager.

As a Protection and Relaying Project Engineer, your role will encompass the following:

• Perform protective relay calculations and determine appropriate relay set points.
• Perform protective relay coordination studies utilizing short circuit modeling software.
• Develop relay setting files utilizing relay vendor software.
• Produce relay coordination compliance reports for applicable NERC-PRC standards.
• Produce required client protective relay reports.
• Provide protective relay construction support.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Senior Engineer, APM, or PM.
• Work independently on tasks and may assist senior engineers on larger, more complex projects.
• Some travel may be required.
• Coordinate with other substation design disciplines (i.e., P&C design teams)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience doing electrical power system analysis, electrical system planning, protective device application, relay settings and/or substation design.
• Familiar with power system analysis software: CAPE, Aspen, ETAP
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office, and electrical design software.
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects.
• Familiarity with Transmission and Distribution industry protection schemes and philosophies.
• Experience with substation voltages of 12kV thru 500kV desired, experience thru 765kV an added benefit.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.