ENGINEER - SYSTEM PROTECTION (VARIOUS LEVELS)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary Description

Performs transmission and generation design and settings, including managing diverse work assignments requiring highly developed professional judgment and knowledge of transmission and generation protection systems. As required, provides assistance to departments within Seminole associated with protection and control systems.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

This position is open to candidates based on their level and type of career experiences. The minimum requirement for an Engineer I position is a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET Accredited Institution. Advanced degree in engineering is preferred. Candidates should be registered or eligible to become a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. Experience in electric power utility in the discipline of system protection, emphasis on the design and settings.

Experience requirements for an Engineer II position is three (3) years, Engineer III position is six (6) years, eight (8) years for a Senior Engineer position and fifteen (15) years for a Principal. Consideration for the higher-level classifications will require more experiences directly related to the duties of the position as well as meeting more of the preferred qualifications. Professional registration as an engineer in Florida or an advanced degree in engineering may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Core Competencies : Adaptable, Collaborative, Conscientious, Critical-Thinking, Outcome-Driven and Professional

Technical Competencies / Skills :

• Engineering Design
• Specifications / Request for Proposals
• Procurement
• Project Planning
• Quality Control
• Transmission and generation relay setting principles and standards
• System Protection Fault Analysis
• System Protection Communication
• NERC Compliance with PRC Standards
• IEC 61850
• APEN and / or PSSCAPE for Fault Analysis
• National Electric Code, Safety Codes, OSHA Rules, and appropriate Florida, RUS, NERC, FRCC and Federal transmission standards and regulations
• AcSELerator 5010 SEL, GE URPC software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Soft Competencies / Skills :

Essential Functions

Physical Requirements

Must be able to follow established protective measures including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Working Conditions

Some travel, overnight stays, and work outside of normal business hours to existing and future transmission facilities, substation and generator sites as required. While working in certain areas of substations and / or switchyards, there is the potential for exposure to hazards typical of an industrial working environment.

“ Disclaimer - Management may modify this job description at any time and may require the performance of additional duties, or modification of physical requirements, with or without advance notice.”