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System Protection Engineer Department: Technical Services Reports to: Manager of Substation & Transmission Design Location: 330 S US HWY 301, Sumterville FL 33585 Pay Rate: Based on qualifications and experience Classification: Non-Represented – Exempt Posting Date(s): Tuesday, 05/14/2024* # of Vacancies: 1 *This posting will be closed and no longer available to receive applications upon SECO Energy’s discretion. ^ SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative serving over 200,000 families and businesses across seven counties in Central Florida, making SECO Energy the third largest electric co-op in Florida and the sixth largest in the nation. ^ SECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, genetics or individuals with disabilities, or protected veteran status. ^ Qualified employees will be considered on an equal basis with external applicants. General Purpose of Job This position is responsible for assisting in the design, creation of relay settings, evaluation of time current coordination curves, project estimation, ordering materials and project management of protective relay, control and metering systems which will ensure substation, SCADA, RTU, reliable operations; provides technical support services for distribution automation, substation and transmission design; demand side management and other corporate communication and technical systems or electrical facilities; provides technical support to field relay technicians. The position will coordinate with various departments to complete underfrequency, conservation voltage reduction, and load shed programs. Minimum Required Qualifications and Competencies The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. Education Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree Major: electrical engineering with a concentration in power system analysis, system protection and relay maintenance Preferred Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Florida Experience Minimum Two (2) years progressively responsible experience in electrical utility operations or related environment. Preferred Experience or similar work with a distribution electric utility or related industry. Education and/or Experience Notes Qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Other Requirements * Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, telephone, and fax machine. * Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations. * A valid Florida driver’s license for regular driving privileges of a company vehicle; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by SECO Energy. * Frequent business travel to all areas of service territory required. * Normal work hours shall be eight (8) hours between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. * Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Ability to exercise good judgment, sound reasoning skills and discretion in making independent decisions commensurate with responsibilities; maintain confidential information, and effectively manage stress and pressure in a frequently changing environment; multi-task calmly and effectively in all situations. * Ability to learn and become proficient in AutoCAD software, SEL Accelerator Software, protection & control of substations, power system metering and distribution automation. * Ability to learn and become proficient in project management techniques and procedures. * Ability to learn interfacing substation IED’s into Scada RTUs and communication concepts for substations and distribution automation is preferred. * Business communication skills with ability to read, analyze and interpret job related business periodicals and technical manuals; ability to prepare all types of business correspondence; design and produce reports with a high degree of detail and accuracy; and ability to express technical information clearly and simply while working closely with other personnel. * Effective interpersonal and communications skills including written, verbal and listening for interaction with employees, managers, subcontractors, government agencies and others; excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to work independently and productively and results oriented in order to complete assignments and meet deadlines. * Proficiency in the operation of personal computers and MS Office products; ability to acquire skills in the use of applicable corporate software programs. Prefer AutoCAD or similar computer aided design software. * Knowledge of electrical circuit analysis, transmission systems, fuse coordination and system protection. * Working knowledge of NESC and OSHA rules; thorough knowledge of the various manufacturers’ equipment in regard to protection of substation and transmission lines. * English is the primary business language. Second language in Spanish is desirable. Verification: The above qualifications and competencies for this position may be verified through a combination of education, experience, interview questions and technical skills exercise(s). Essential Duties and responsibilities This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative. * Assist in implementing system protection philosophies; performs coordination studies and specifies overcurrent protective devices. Assist in analysis for station events to avoid or reduce severity of future outages. Design substation/distribution system automation facilities. * Complete AutoCAD drawings, conduit schedule, cable schedule and bill of materials for assigned projects. Review the design and construction projects with appropriate personnel to ensure understanding and agreement. * Grow in knowledge and application of relay specifications; accurate and timely relay calibration and relay setting calculations for transmission and substation facilities. * Perform design of new facilities and upgrades to new and existing substation, switching stations and capacitor stations. Maintain complete and accurate documentation of assigned substation projects. Provide design upgrades and support for SCADA. * Prepare cost estimations of assigned substation projects. * Plan, schedule and monitor projects to meet projected in-service dates. Provide technical support to field relay technicians. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by or those an employee encounters to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position has general office environment with limited field work. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. [A close-up of a flyerDescription automatically generated] Page 1 of 3