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Actalent Sr Protection & Controls Engineer - Remote in Chicago, Illinois

HIRING: Senior Protection and Controls Engineer! This will be a fully remote position - time zone will not make a difference!

The qualified applicant must have a background in high voltage transmission system protection schemes and relay programming for utility or generation clients. Technical responsibilities will include the design of any / all of the following: high voltage one line, communication network diagrams and three line diagrams; computer modeling/analysis of electrical systems; preparation of specifications for equipment and systems; report preparation; applying codes and standards, and performing and reviewing design computations. Position will be responsible for lead design efforts. Must be able to determine client requirements andcoordinate technical efforts within discipline areas as necessary, managing a design budget and schedule, and be able to demonstrate proficiency in these areas.

Requirements:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university

  • PE license is required or there has to be a game plan around obtaining it

  • Proficiency in protective relay coordination and settings calculations for HV and EHV transmission systems.

  • Must have experience with Schweitzer and General Electric relay and communication equipment

  • Experience with common transmission line protection schemes, such as step-distance, POTT, DCB, and DUTT

  • Experience with electrical system analysis software such as ASPEN, ETap, SKM,PSS/E and PSLF

  • Knowledgeable of FERC and NERC requirements as they pertain to electric utility substation reliability requirements

  • Experience with SCADA, IP Networking, Remote Terminal Units (RTU), programming, and associated protocols

  • Must have experience with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories RTAC and associated devices. Preferred, but not required, to have familiarity with IEC 61850 substation communication networks

  • Substation Integration/automation

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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