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Protective Relay Engineer

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

About Us QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients. About this Role Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on electricity provided by Quanta Services and its customers. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries worldwide. Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We have an immediate need for a Relay Settings Engineer with experience in the protection and control of electrical networks. We are addressing the challenges of today and tomorrow on topics such as the high penetration of DERs, the transition to IEC 61850, grid analytics, SMU applications, fire risk mitigation, compliance, and continued AMI deployments, as well as other grid modernization topics. This is an important technical position within Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) and is reserved for people with technical skills and the ability to support projects. At QISG, Engineers of all levels are encouraged to start building a strong industry presence and aim at becoming recognized experts in their area in the future. What You'll Do Design protective relay and control settings by applying principles and techniques of electrical power engineering. Model power systems and protection schemes and perform analyses and studies. Perform arc-flash studies in accordance with industry standards. Assist in writing proposals. Support projects. Further develop Project Management skills. Present individual and overall Danovo Energy Solutions competencies and offerings to customers. Be a team player, promoting overall Danovo Energy Solutions. Keep abreast of related technical developments in the field. Working Conditions Working conditions are typical of a professional office environment. When working in field or laboratory settings, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and completion of additional safety training may be required. The role may involve lifting and carrying equipment, standing for extended periods, and working in varying weather conditions. Job duties may require the ability to sit, stand, kneel, bend, and perform other physical movements associated with the work. Specific vision abilities (such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, or depth perception) may be required depending on the assigned job duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities may perform the essential functions of this role with or without reasonable accommodation. What You'll Bring Education & Experience Technical expertise in at least one area of the utility industry as demonstrated by previous project experience or peer-reviewed publications, involvement in technical societies, and/or patents Degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant technical field 3+ years of experience with Design of protective relay settings Microprocessor-based programmable logic relays Modelling of protection schemes Performing coordination and fault studies Interpreting protection schematic drawings Construction and replacement of substation equipment Systems & Skills Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive space Ability to work in a face-paced team dynamic Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Etc.) Experience with CAPE and ASPEN software Preferred Qualifications Education & Experience Professional Engineer (PE) Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant technical field What You'll Get Competitive Compensation 401(k) Retirement Plan Holiday Pay Paid Time Off (PTO) Comprehensive Health Coverage Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Education Reimbursement Employee Discount Program Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

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