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System Protection & Studies Engineer

HDR
Posted 5 months ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Saint Paul, 55101, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • HDR Engineering is seeking a System Protection and Studies (SPS) Project Engineer to join their Power Delivery team.
  • The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, and previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
  • Key responsibilities include performing protective relay calculations, conducting coordination studies, and developing relay setting files and compliance reports.
  • The role involves working under the supervision of senior engineers and may require some travel, with the expectation of independent task management.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates should have a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment.

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR Engineering is looking for a System Protection and Studies (SPS) Project Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

The primary duties of the SPS 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.

In the role of System Protection and Studies, we'll count on you to:

  • 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.

  • Develop SCADA point list.

  • Produce communication settings for protective relays.

  • Produce required client protective relay reports.

  • Provide protective relay construction support.

  • Provide P&C support with scheme development and design reviews.

  • 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.

  • Work with assistance from Project Engineers, other Electrical EITs or Technicians as needed

  • Coordinate with other substation design disciplines (i.e., P&C design teams)

  • Perform other duties as needed



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

What We Believe
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.

Our Commitment
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.




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