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Entry-Level Electrical Designer (Renewables)

POWER Engineers • Billings, MT • 1w ago

Location Billings

Secondary Locations

Job Code 19037

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Entry-Level Electrical Designer (Renewables)

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP. is seeking an Entry-level Electrical Protection/Studies Designer for our office in Billings, MT. The successful applicant will be responsible for performing electrical studies and/or performing protective relaying configurations/calculations for utility and industrial/commercial clients. Applicable power systems primarily include renewable generation facilities, substations, transmission systems, and distribution systems. Activities will consist of one or more of the following:

Protective Relaying: short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings calculation, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis. Applicable software: AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030), AcSELerator Architect, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD/RTDS

Power System Planning Studies: steady-state real and reactive power flow including outage contingencies, generation interconnect feasibility, P-V and Q-V analysis for voltage stability margins, dynamic stability performance, automation of large batch simulations, working with models from NERC regional entities (WECC, MRO, SERC etc.), NERC compliance. Applicable Software: PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, Python Scripting

Infrastructure Design Studies: substation grounding, corona and electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination (lightning, switching surge, and contamination performance), transient (time domain) simulation, power quality (harmonics, voltage flicker, over/under voltage, etc.), motor starting, AC interference (transmission line interaction with railroads and pipelines). Applicable Software: CDEGS, ATP-EMTP, PSCAD

The successful applicant must demonstrate aptitude in the following:

Integrity

Initiative and self-sufficiency

Spoken and written communication

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Interpersonal relations

Organization

Required Education/Experience:

Associate's degree or equivalent education.

Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles, including understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations

Ability to work in design teams, is self-motivated to perform assigned tasks, and take the initiative to learn new topics

Must have strong command of English language; experience and demonstrated written and oral communications skills, including the ability to present information, facilitate meetings and provide direction to others

Candidate has demonstrated interest in consulting engineering and the renewable energy industry.

Candidate must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education/Experience:

Within one (3) three months of graduation

GPA above 3.0/4.0

Power system courses covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow, reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and power system electromagnetics

Familiarity with electrical design drawings/schematics

Internships and experience in the technical areas and software listed in the Job Description section

Engineer In Training (EIT) certification, with the expectation to work toward professional engineering registration (PE)

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays

Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

Voluntary Life Insurance

401K

Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

Maternity and Paternity Leave

New Dads and Moms Benefit program

Fertility Benefits

Gender affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Salary DOE: Pay may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This figure does not include additional compensation such as health benefits, vacation, 401k, etc.

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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