Electrical Substation Protection and Control Engineer

Job Number1253033BusinessGE EnergyBusiness SegmentEnergy - Energy ServicesAbout UsGE is working for a better future. Are you ready For more than 125 years, GE has been respected for its performance and innovative spirit. GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that help solve some of the world's toughest problems. Working for GE Energy is exciting and challenging. Come see what you are missing! Posted Position Title-Electrical Substation Protection and Control Engineer Career Level-Experienced Function-Engineering/TechnologyFunction Segment-Product Design and Development Location-United States U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces-Illinois City-Oakbrook Terrace Postal Code-60181-4835 Relocation AssistanceYes Role Summary/PurposeThe Electrical Substation Protection and Control Engineer demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs and processes for an area or business segment. In this role, you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals. In this position, you will: Essential Responsibilities
Responsible for design of protection schemes for industrial and utility substation applications including one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, and relay settings
Lead a design team to develop panel and interconnect wiring as well as panel layouts and elevations
Provide performance based and economic evaluations, selection, application, settings, operational analysis, and maintenance practices of protection schemes and devices
Evaluate the interoperability, control features, and communication/protocol aspects of protective relays
Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to SCADA engineers, substation physical engineers, and control design staff in order to fully develop system integration of protection, control, and monitoring systems
Work with team to meet project specifications, cost control, and schedule objectives
Interface with internal and external team members such as Principal engineers, Project Engineers, Electrical Designers, Physical Designers, Draftsmen, Project managers, and support organizations
Perform power system load flow studies, fault studies, relay setting coordination, and transient studies
Train end-users on the theory, operational use, and maintenance of integrated protection and control systems
Lead or support factory acceptance testing and site testing and commissioning
Develop outage, cut-over, and testing procedures
Define processes, procedures, perform RCA's (Root Cause Analysis), perform corrective actions, and validate process control
Support quality initiatives including aspects of ISO9002
Work on development of proposals including: writing and/or reviewing technical specifications, estimating design man-hours and materials, supporting sourcing for vendor quotations, directing designers and draftsmen on drawing requirements, and the development of clarifications and exceptions as well as technical responses Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in system protection schemes, relay selection, settings development, operational analysis, communication systems and maintenance practices for transmission, distribution, and generation protection applications
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in protective relaying coordination and practices with demonstrated understanding of circuit breakers, fuses, circuit switchers, transformers, shunt devices, and other methods / devices used in the control of power flow, detection and isolation of power system faults
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to travel (15% - 25% typical) including international (required for meetings and on-site commissioning tests for customer installations)
Possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States Additional Eligibility QualificationsGE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics
Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) in power systems with emphasis on faulted power systems and protective relaying preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in protective relaying applications and analysis
Previous experience in utility protection and control design strongly desired
PE license in United States
Knowledge of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), International Electro-technical Commission (IEC), and CSA standards
Prior application and configuration experience with GE and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc(SEL) relays
Prior SCADA or Substation Physical design experience
PandC field testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience
Good presence in front of customer with demonstrated commercial experience
Experience with UCA, GOOSE messaging, IEC 61850, and logic development in protection IED's
Experience with power line carrier and transmission line protection schemes
Experience in surge and motor starting studies and applications
Six Sigma Green belt Certification (GE only)
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PLEASE NOTE: Oakbrook Terrace, IL is the preferred location, however other U.S. locations may be considered.
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