Technical Specialist 2

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Create protective relay configurations for microprocessor relays, including SEL, GE, ABB, and others.

• Establish settings for transmission line relays, such as line differential, step distance, and pilot schemes.

• Formulate settings for substation relays, encompassing capacitor banks, transformers, and buses.

• Execute short circuit analysis and conduct relay coordination studies.

• Implement control and protection strategies by interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams, as well as preparing relay logic.

• Collaborate on substation and/or protection and control engineering projects, including detailed design for high-voltage substation projects up to 500kV.

• Provide mentorship and manage staff across various levels.

• Oversee tasks across multiple projects in alignment with project management standards.

• Handle competing priorities and adapt to shifting deadlines or scope modifications.

• Identify project obstacles and resolve them without affecting the schedule.

• Conduct basic design tasks and assist with field activities, material testing, CADD work, permit applications, and report writing.

• Manage personal assignments while adhering to deadlines and scope.

• Travel to job sites or client meetings as required, approximately 10% of the time.

• Interact with project stakeholders while upholding professionalism and fostering respectful inclusion.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or another technical field.

• Experience with protective relays for transmission and distribution systems.

• Background in developing settings for microprocessor relays, including SEL, GE, and ABB.

• Understanding of transmission line relay schemes, including line differential, step distance, and pilot schemes.

• Familiarity with substation relay applications for capacitor banks, transformers, and buses.

• Experience in short circuit analysis and relay coordination studies.

• Proficiency in Aspen OneLiner and/or PSS CAPE.

• Proficiency with SEL AcSELerator Quickset and GE EnerVista.

• Capability to interpret schematics and wiring diagrams, as well as prepare relay logic.

• Skills in resource management and the ability to identify and mitigate project obstacles.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and changes in project scope.

• Basic oral and written communication skills.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Willingness to travel approximately 10% to job sites or client meetings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on market standards.

• Recognition and bonuses for performance-driven development.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Company-paid life insurance coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources available.

• Generous paid time off plus 7 paid holidays.

• An additional floating holiday.

• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Tuition reimbursement options.

• Support and incentives for professional development and certifications.

• Flexible work location and scheduling arrangements.

• Employee wellness programs and discounts offered.