System Protection Engineer II, Texas

Overview:

As a NETA accredited independent electrical testing & engineering organization, we set the standard for technical expertise and uncompromising safety within the renewable energy, data centers, and industrial industries.

At Electric Power Systems, we specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

 

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including:

Competitive pay

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Professional Certifications

Competitive Per Diem

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401k with company match

Job Purpose:

A System Protection Group (SPG) Engineer II will work to create successful programs, studies, and reports for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including transmission & distribution, generation, institutional, industrial, and manufacturing facilities.  

 

Responsibilities:
System studies – Short Circuit, Protective settings, Coordination, Harmonics, Motor Starting, Arc Flash  

Relay programming – SEL, GE, ABB, Basler, Siemens, SquareD, Beckwith  

Power Quality Studies – From load studies to forensic analysis  

Performing Failure Analysis and Trouble Shooting  

Develop estimates for complex, non-standard projects  

Participate in both internal and external meetings as required  

Provide technical support to testing teams, including such items as: analyzing power quality tests, medium voltage cable tests, relay test results and relay event reports  

Provide training and guidance to less experienced engineers 

Design and implementation consulting to customers 

Perform quality control reviews of projects as required 

Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:
Must have a BSEE from an ABET accredited school 

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required 

Must have a valid driver’s license 

Must pass a drug and alcohol screening 

At least 1 year experience in multiple fields, including: System Studies, Relay Programming, Power Quality Studies, Failure Analysis, Trouble Shooting 

Knowledge of these programs: SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, PSSE, PSLF, ASPEN  

Familiar with NFPA and IEEE standards 

Experience gathering electrical equipment data 

Successful completion of the EPS Quality Manual Training Program 

Up to 15% - 20% travel required 

 

 

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age, or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws. 

 

EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claims to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.