Application Engineer - System Protection and Control

JOB SUMMARY

This job exists at Mississippi Power Company to provide for the protection and reliable operation of the transmission & distribution systems.

This position will be responsible for the calculation & application of power system protective equipment settings and protection schemes on the Mississippi Power transmission & distribution systems. The selected candidate will provide technical expertise and support for design, construction, planning, marketing and customers regarding protection and control of Mississippi Power's transmission and distribution facilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required Previous experience in transmission or distribution power system protection devices OR calculation & application of power system protective equipment settings.

Experience Requirements

Basic understanding of protective relay & utility control circuits is desired. Previous exposure to transmission protective relay coordination and the development of protective relay settings is desired. Experience in transmission and/or distribution substation operations, power delivery, and/or substation control design engineering is a plus Previous field experience with commissioning, testing and/or troubleshooting of protective relays and/or schemes is highly recommended 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The successful candidate should be knowledgeable in the use of electrical test equipment and have sufficient mathematical background to work with three-phase power, voltages, currents and phase angles  Experience working with CAPE (Computer Aided Protection Engineering), CYME, or other related power system simulation software programs Strong computer skills and be able to investigate & test electrical protection & control systems  Must work well in a team environment and exhibit good communication skills (both oral & written)  Proven troubleshooting skills  Must be customer focused; self-directed and highly motivated; able to contribute within a team environment as well as work alone  Must be able to manage multiple tasks in an ever-changing environment  Must be able to meet deadlines  Electrical blueprint/schematic reading

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Design protective relay & control schemes and develop protective relay settings to protect and monitor the performance of electric power system facilities (transmission lines, distribution feeders, and substation equipment). Support Substation construction and maintenance projects and provide technical assistance to other functional areas. Review transmission system operations with emphasis on microprocessor relay event analysis. Investigate incorrect and questionable operations of substation protective relay & control schemes  Support the integration of the System Protection and Control department through cross training and job shadowing

 

Some overnight travel will be required as well as occasional weekend work

 

Job Experience and Education

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

The successful candidate should understand electrical and power system theory, have sufficient mathematical background to work with three-phase power, voltages, currents and phase angles. They should also have strong computer skills and be able to investigate electrical protection & control systems.

Behavioral Attributes

Must work well in a team environment and exhibit good communication skills (both oral & written).