Fire Protection Engineer

Power System Protection EngineerVARITE is looking for a qualified Power System Protection Engineer for one of its clients located in Overland Park, KS (Candidates from multiple locations across the USA are also welcome).Job Title: Power System Protection EngineerDuration: 12 monthsLocation: Overland Park, KS/ Ann Arbor, MI/ Bloomington, MN/ Dallas, TX/ Denver, CO/ Houston, TX/ Orlando, FL/ Phoenix, AZ/ Cary, NC/ Tualatin, ORWork Mode: Onsite at one of the following client offices. 5 days/weekPay Rate Range: $70.00 - $73.69/hr on W2Here's What You'll Do:Client is seeking a Power System Protection Engineer with 5-10 years' experience to join our Protective Relay Settings team.The ideal candidate has significant working experience and knowledge of Protection & Control (P&C) design concepts, relay setting calculations / setting file development, relay manufacturer software platforms, and power system analysis & modeling software.What You'll Need To Win:Skills:5-10 years of experience in Transmission industry.Previous working experience with Protection & Control design concepts including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring, et cetera.5 years of experience in development of protective relay settings (line, transformer, breaker, bus, et cetera).Significant experience with commonly utilized system modeling software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, et cetera).Significant knowledge and application of the predominant protection schemes and philosophies which are encountered in Transmission, Distribution, and Renewable Collector Substations.Significant experience with Mathcad and Excel software for protective setting calculations.Experience with commonly utilized communication protocols (DNP, SEL, MMS, Modbus, et cetera).Knowledge of IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and its implementation.Knowledge and application of NERC-PRC standards and other commonly utilized industry standards.Proven ability to independently develop written communication and to facilitate coordination with team members and clients.Proven ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.Proven ability to lead small projects including management of project schedules, budgets, and staffing.Significant experience supporting proposal development- including, scope of work, level of work, engineering estimates, schedule.Strong leadership skills, with desire to train and develop early career and/or inexperienced professionals.Significant experience functioning in a QC/QA capacity.PE License (preferred, not required)Education:Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.Minimum of 5 years related work experience.If this opportunity interests you, please respond by clicking on EasyApply.Benefits:Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverageRetirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Refer them to us and if they are hired, you could be eligible for our employee referral bonus! Help us grow our team with top talent from your network. VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.