Sr. Power Systems Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief Job Description:

Integration engineers require a substantial amount of specialized expertise, including power system studies, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and general problem-solving skills. The problems to be solved have not been solved before, except in the broadest sense. Projects will include new and challenging problems with an input from a broad range of engineers where the system integration engineer "pulls it all together."

- Develop and maintain an expert level of technical expertise in electric power system protection and automation.

- Work closely with design, vendor, utility, regulatory agency, operators, owners, contractors, and protection engineers to create system programming which translates the owner’s requirements into concrete technical designs.

- Develop settings for all layers of control including protective relaying, communication processors, Human Machine Interface (HMI

- Simulate power system conditions in a lab environment to test communications and automation functionality of integrated IEDs and software packages.

- Serve as a technical resource for ERS Field Engineers during installation, commissioning and operation of the electric power system protection and automation systems.

- Write complete, detailed reports using a computer and accurately process job billing.

- Perform sales support functions.

- Provide technical support to ERS sales engineers and customers

- Maintain strong client relationships

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

- Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customer; Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; Acts with customers in mind; Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

- Decision Quality – Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

- Integrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; doesn't blame others for his/her own mistakes or misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

- Listening – Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.

- Problem Solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at first answers.

- Standing Alone – Will stand up and be counted; doesn't shirk from personal responsibility; can be counted on when times are tough; looks forward to taking charge of a problem or issue; is comfortable working alone on a tough assignment.

Education & Certifications:

- Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and eight years’ experience in design, testing and commissioning of protection and automation systems.

- Five years’ experience as Power Systems Engineer

- Registered Engineer in Training and the ability to obtain PE licensure within 1 year.

Requirements:

- Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as NERC, IEEE, OSHA and NFPA.

- Requires special skills in a majority of the following:   Generation and co-generation start-up – ANSI, NEC, and NEMA specification; pilot wire and distance relaying - computer power system transient surveys - vector, phasor analogy- complex control systems - medium and high voltage substation start-up.

- Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear and equipment through the 500 kV class.

- Requires a high degree of communication, supervisory, and organizational skills.

- Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers and management.

- Thorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing with a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation.

- Complete projects consistently on budget.

- Good judgment, dependable, supervises large-scale projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.

- Strong computer skills including editing, formatting and using templates in Microsoft Office Suite, use of Manufacturer specific software and documentation of design within AutoCad.

- Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work.  Must be available for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.

- Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.  Frequently required to sit, climb and balance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.

- Valid Driver’s License

ABOUT THE TEAM

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.