Fire Protection Engineer

Transmission And Generation Protection EngineerPerforms transmission and generation design and settings, including managing diverse work assignments requiring highly developed professional judgment and knowledge of transmission and generation protection systems. As required, provides assistance to departments within Seminole associated with protection and control systems.Essential FunctionsDesigns complex transmission and generation protection schemes to insure BES integrityPerforms project management on system protection projectsWorks on green-field and brown-field (retrofit) Protection and Control ProjectsPrepares, reviews and verifies system protection design and settings, transmission protection schematics and relay elementary diagrams, and relay test plans for new transmission protection systemsServes as subject matter expert for assigned NERC standardsReviews and approves staff and consultant designs and calculations for Seminole protection schemes to assure proper system operationReviews inventory for relay protection components for facility ratings purposesAnalyzes all system disturbances for Seminole and all member delivery points to ascertain cause/effect and remedial action if necessaryDevelops system protection portion of substation operating instructions and assists System Operations with the development of restoration procedures for unscheduled outagesRepresents Seminole on applicable SERC and FRCC technical committees relating to protection and controlKeeps abreast of new technologies and advancements, as well as participates at some level with outside organizations such as IEEE or NERC standard drafting teamsPerforms other duties as applicable to the position or as assignedPerforms NERC Compliance Program roles if/as designated in Seminole's Standard Ownership Matrix (SOM) including ongoing evidence retention in "audit-ready" form. You should also be familiar with Seminole's Enterprise Internal Compliance Program (ENT-GCD-RGC-EP-054) to further your understanding of Seminole's compliance program and your duties and responsibilities in the SOM.Qualifications and Education RequirementsBachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required. Advanced degree in engineering preferred. Registered or eligible to become a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in electric power utility in the discipline of system protection, emphasis on design and settings. Professional registration as an engineer in Florida or an advanced degree in engineering may substitute for one (1) year of experience.Core Competencies: Adaptable, Collaborative, Conscientious, Critical-Thinking, Outcome-Driven and ProfessionalTechnical Competencies/Skills:Engineering DesignTransmission and Generation System protectionSystem Protection Fault AnalysisSystem Protection CommunicationNERC Compliance with PRC StandardsAPEN and/or PSSCAPE for Fault AnalysisNational Electric Code, Safety Codes, OSHA Rules, and appropriate Florida, RUS, NERC, FRCC and Federal transmission standards and regulationsAcSELerator 5010 SEL, GE URPC softwareProficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsSoft Competencies/Skills:Effective verbal/nonverbal, listening and written communicationsSelf-starter/self-motivatedRisk ManagementProject and time managementOrganizationMulti-taskingAnalyticalPhysical Requirements: Must be able to follow established protective measures including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.Working Conditions: Some travel, overnight stays, and work outside of normal business hours to existing and future transmission facilities, substation and generator sites as required. While working in certain areas of substations and/or switchyards, there is the potential for exposure to hazards typical of an industrial working environment.Disclaimer - Management may modify this job description at any time and may require the performance of additional duties, or modification of physical requirements, with or without advance notice.