Protection & Control Engineer I - T/S
Position Specific Description
As a P&C Engineer, you with work operations and engineering to achieve safe and reliable operation of Lone Star system, which includes troubleshooting and maintenance of protective relaying systems, new construction projects, substation upgrades, substation integration & automation systems, substation control systems, remote terminal units, digital fault recorder, etc. The ideal candidate will be able to ensure compliance to NERC (PRC, CIP), TRE and ERCOT reliability standards, guidelines and protocols for substation equipment.
Main office location for this position will be in Mansfield, TX (Or Abilene, TX) and will travel to Lone Star substations as needed, including occasional travel to support other NEET business units outside Texas.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Execution of multi-year reliability plans for assigned protection and control equipment based on use of quality tools and techniques
Perform replacement/upgrade/troubleshooting of protective relaying systems, substation integration & automation systems, substation control systems and remote terminal unit
Verify protective relay logic through functional testing of the protection systems
Performs root cause analysis of system failures and develop corrective action plans and recommendations
Responds to unplanned transmission system events and performs initial assessments, troubleshooting and coordination of resources to return equipment back to service
Maintain applicable certifications to perform high voltage switching activities through internal Lone Star and NextEra training programs
Perform engineering review, commissioning and testing plans for Lone Star and NEET projects and ensure project meets applicable Lone Star construction standards and specifications
Assist with project integration, commissioning and testing for substation construction projects for Lone Star and other NEET business units
Maintain applicable records and analysis related to NERC PRC-004 requirements
Maintain Lone Star NERC PRC and CIP compliance documentation up to date
Position requires occasional travel to NEET facilities outside Texas
Available for call out duties on 24×7 coverage as required, working weekends, nights and holidays is required at times.
Job Overview
Employees in this role apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad variety of assignments and related fields. This job is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks. This position conducts analysis on system performance and reliability strategy and provides recommendations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Provides engineering, design and environmental support
Tracks and reports on project negotiations and performance
Delivers company standards, policies, training, and support of organization
Prepares communications, presentations and provides support at meetings
Formulates researches, and develops improvement measures
Works with other departments within the organization to establish customer requirements and project costs
Ability to meet attendance and storm duty requirements
Ability to work extended hours
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License (NON CDL)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (non-Engineering Technology), OR
Master’s degree in Engineering, if the bachelor’s degree is not in a pure engineering field
At least one degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) must be from an ABET-accredited program
Experience: 3+ years post-Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Professional Engineer (PE)
Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Master’s Degree
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
Six Sigma Master Black Belt
