System Protection Engineer I

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Overview
To meet growing demand, the System Protection & Automation Engineering group within the Power Sector at TRC is seeking a System Protection Engineer (Engineer I) to work closely with a diverse team of System Protection and Automation & Integration engineers on projects for utility, generation, and municipal clients across the country. A successful applicant will be responsible for fault analysis, developing relay settings, and related documentation for protective relays and control IEDs. Expected to follow client requirements and internal company quality control and quality assurance practices. Also, expected to serve as the interface with clients, other company departments, outside consultants, contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers on technically related matters occasionally. Expected to work collaboratively with the engineering lead or technical reviewer on assigned projects. The candidate will be responsible for working closely with other engineering and project management team members and tasks to coordinate overall project deliverables and be responsible for helping maintain

project budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Power systems analysis, fault current analysis, protection coordination, protective relay settings, and documentation development and review for a variety of equipment and applications.
• Evaluate equipment specifications and application of new equipment based on customer and industry standards.
• Develop custom logic and control schemes.
• Develop relay settings and other deliverables with a focus on quality and accuracy for review by senior staff.
• Complete protection coordination studies and setting calculations.
• Coordinate with the project engineering lead on assigned projects and tasks.
• Promote efficient flow of information and ensure complete and accurate record keeping.
• Responsible for effective project planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• EI/EIT preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of typical transmission, substation, and distribution protection applications
• Experience with ASPEN Oneliner, AcSELerator Quickset, ETAP, SKM, CYME, or CAPE software preferred.

Benefits
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TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation
: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation:
Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

EEO Statement

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC's career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.