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Protection Engineer [02/10/2010]

Evaluate/select/set/design protective systems for substation and transmission facilities.
Perform area protection study for proper coordination for the assigned area using short circuit program.
Initiate and follow up on relay setting changes.
Identify relay replacement projects and provide job preparation support.
Analyze power system operations and transients operations for proper relay performance and determine causes of any incorrect operations.
Initiate actions to rectify the causes of incorrect operation.
Document all required operations.
Assist field personnel for fault analysis.
Provide protection studies and select protection standards for internal and external driven projects.
Provide relay setting for all internal and external driven projects that include protection schemes.
Provide commissioning procedures for new projects.
Provide technical direction to technicians in properly installing and testing all protective relaying schemes and automatic reclosing equipment.
Provide protection setup for clearances; review and approve test procedures to energize new equipment.
Update and maintain relay records and databases.
Evaluate new technology.
Assist in the development of protection design standards.
Assist in the development and instruction of Relay Technician Training Program.
Work in a Project Management team environment.
Participate in technical presentation for internal and external conferences.
Work on special projects and additional duties as directed.
Prioritize work and be a team member on multiple projects at one time.
Participate in quality/team committees.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
Knowledge of power systems, engineering economics, civil engineering, environmental, purchasing and legal regulations preferred.
Project management, team leadership, contracting skills, and utility business practices knowledge.
Knowledge of potential and current transformers.
AC and DC controls, maintenance philosophy and local service knowledge.
Knowledge of substation construction and maintenance techniques desired.
Knowledge of station automation and of protection and communication schemes, protection operation and reliability philosophy desired.
Knowledge of control logic, batteries and 3-phase power systems theory/operation both static and dynamic; short circuit theory/application; motor generation theory/application; reactive compensation theory preferred.
Knowledge of ANSI, NESC, IEEEI, NEC standards and CADD helpful.
Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with company personnel, contractors, regulatory representatives, and town/city officials in a positive, team building manner.
Proficiency with PC, abilities include Microsoft Office suite or equivalent.
Ability to produce technical reports, analyses, and documentation.
Years of professional experience in applicable engineering field commensurate with position level.
Professional Engineer registration preferred.
Valid Driver's License.
Travel required.

Job Type:
Permanent

Location:
New York-Long Island

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Date available:
now

Specialist Industry:
Utilities

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Company:
National Grid Inc

Company Description:
We are a wholly owned subsidiary of National Grid*, an international, London-based company. Our core business is the delivery of electricity and natural gas (visit our Energy Delivery and Transmission area to learn more about our core business). We are committed to serving customers well, delivering energy safely and reliably, and keeping costs low. Our values are: * Make personal safety, the safety of co-workers, and the safety of the public paramount * Continuously improve service quality and value * Adhere to the highest ethical standards * Foster respect and teamwork * Act in accord with our corporate, community, and social responsibilities * Be a superior investment for shareholders * Respect and celebrate the unique differences of all employees, stakeholders and customers.

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