Settings Engineer

Location: Boerne, TX

• Perform protective relaying analysis such as short-circuit modelling, protection coordination, PT and CT sizing determination, and arc flash studies
• Develop relay settings and reports for transmission, distribution, and generation substation equipment
• Ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, and utility standards
• Maintain accurate documentation of settings files, settings report, and coordination studies
• Analyze system disturbances, review and validate protection performance
• Provide remote and/or on-site support for relay testing & commissioning
• Ensure protection and controls settings deliverables meet the schedule and scope requirements of the contract and communicate with the project manager any risks
• Review relay one-line and schematic drawings
• Review vendor documentation
• Develop technical equipment specifications
• Provide specialized technical input for protection and control design
• Participate in development of technical proposals and provide estimates for the engineering budget
• Maintain and continuously adopt new technical skills and knowledge
• Perform quality control review of work developed by other team members
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within United States (State of Texas preferred) and ability to obtain additional PE licenses if needed

• Minimum 5 years of direct relay settings experience in the power industry
• Experience with SEL, Eaton, Beckwith, or similar protective relays
• Additional years of experience in conceptual engineering and substation design is preferred

• Able to clearly articulate and communicate (verbal, writing) in English with global stakeholders
• Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently as necessary, as well as accomplish common objectives in a team setting
• Processes exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in ASPEN OneLiner, ETAP, and MathCAD
• Strong understanding of transmission and substation protection schemes
• Strong time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills

• This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms

• 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent
• 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
• Employer paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Life and Supplemental offered
• Paid Holidays
• Starting at 3-week PTO with rollover
• Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account
• Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus based on Performance