Electrical Engineer – Protection Specialist
Our company is continuing to grow and we are in need of
experienced individuals who proud of providing superior customer
service. Come an join our team of professionals.
PowerStudies.com has an open position for a full time Electrical
Engineer Protection Specialist in our Covington location. We also
hire Engineers who can work remotely and independently from other
cities and States. Duties will include performing various power
system studies. Types of power system studies include:
Short Circuit Protective Device Coordination
Arc Flash Harmonic
Motor Starting Load Flow
Our Company increases our client’s facility efficiency, reliability,
safety, and personnel protection. We specialize in Power Systems
Studies and Power Quality Services for utility, industrial, and
commercial clients both nationally and internationally.
PowerStudies.com is an electrical consulting firm that has been
providing quality customer care to our many clients for over 21 years.
Our company is known for our employee professionalism and
superior customer service. Our employees work in a relaxed and
casual atmosphere with flexible work hours and optional
telecommuting.
More information about our company can be found at
www.PowerStudies.com
Applicants must have experience in the power generation and
distribution with experience performing power system studies. All
interested candidates should send their resumes to Robert Fuhr, P.E.
at the following email address: fuhr@powerstudies.com
Job Description
Job Title: Electrical Engineer – Protection Specialist
Reports To: All Staff
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Covington or Remote Locations
Prepared By/Date: Robert E. Fuhr 03/13/08
Approved By/Date: Robert E. Fuhr 03/13/08
Summary: Performs electrical power system studies. Provides power quality and
electrical commissioning services. Models electrical engineering information from
drawings and submittals. Simulates load flow, short circuit, and harmonic studies using
computer programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.
Power System Studies - Calls electrical contractors, distributors,
manufacturers, and utilities to request drawings and other information. Obtains
electrical drawings, equipment submittals, and other equipment nameplate data.
Reviews drawings and nameplate data.
Makes site visits to obtain nameplate data for studies.
Enters equipment and distribution system data into computer program (ACCESS,
SKM-Captor/Dapper, or EDSA).
Reviews results of computer calculations and compare them to equipment
protection limits. (SC Studies)
Creates Color Time Current Curves demonstrating device coordination. (PDC
Study)
Determines amount of capacitance and location of power factor correction
capacitors. (PF Studies)
Creates sketches and drawings needed for design jobs.
Witnesses electrical technicians testing electrical equipment. (Commissioning)
Writes reports listing the study results and list of recommendations.
Power Quality Trouble Shooting Services
Calls on clients to identify, troubleshoot, and provide recommendations for
correcting various power quality problems. The engineer will use a variety of
electrical meters, computers, and other tools to assist in the investigation. The
engineer will create reports outlining the problem, analysis, and recommendations.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B. S.E.E.) degree from four-year
college or university majoring in Power Generation/Distribution or a B.S.E.E.
degree with at least four years related experience in Power Generation or
Distribution.
Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional
journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write
reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively
present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients,
customers, and the general public. Must have exceptional customer service and
phone conversation skills.
Math Ability:
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms,
quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations
to such tasks as short circuit, protective device coordination, load flow, power
factor, transient, and stability analyses.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of
intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism
(formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult
phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills (Required):
Word processing (Word), Spreadsheets (Excel), Internet software, E-mail,
Computer Skills (Recommended experience but not
required):
Database (ACCESS), Contact Management (ACT!), Power System Analysis
software (SKM-Captor/Dapper, EDSA, ETAP) software.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving
mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the environment is quiet.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and use
hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The
employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance;
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to up to
25 pounds. The vision requirements include: close vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus.