Project Engineer System Protection

OUC - The Reliable One is presently seeking a Project Engineer System Protection to join the Trans,Substation & Sys Protect division. At OUC, we don't just work - we're building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

This is a hybrid position offering two remote workdays per week. Must be onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays.

This role supports the design, coordination, and implementation of substation protection and control systems that maintain the reliability and safety of OUC's electric grid.

We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer with hands-on experience in protection and control system design and drafting using AutoCAD, combined with a solid foundation in power systems and protective relaying. In this role, you will contribute to capital projects, perform technical analysis, and partner with field and engineering teams to deliver reliable protection solutions while ensuring compliance with NERC and industry standards.

This position provides the opportunity to work on impactful utility infrastructure initiatives, gain exposure to advanced protection technologies, and develop professionally with a clear path toward a senior engineering role. Occasional field visits are required to support project execution, testing, and system evaluations.

OUC's mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions. Click here to learn more about what we do.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited college or university.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the electric utility industry
• Must have strong understanding of AutoCAD
• Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards
• Ability to interpret Protection & Control drawings
• Strong project coordinator and task tracking abilities

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes to cite a few:

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• OUC's Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully-funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
• Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

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Salary Range: $94,210.39 - $117,763.28 annually - commensurate with experience

LOCATION Pershing- 6003 Pershing Ave. Orlando, FL 32822

Job Purpose:

Design protection and control relaying applications for substations with focus on Protection & Control Settings and SCADA Settings. Expected to develop or possess expertise in protective relay settings calculations and analysis based on current and evolving standards (IEEE, NERC, etc.). Provide design support to field personnel; develop and maintain sufficient level of expertise in use of CAD software for efficient production of engineering work.

Primary Functions:

• Ensure accomplishment of projects through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities;
• Generate plans and drawings for projects associated with protective relaying and retrofits;
• Perform fault studies, relay setting calculations and relay loadability studies; ensure North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) requirements are being met;
• Review calculations and relay settings performed by consultants;
• Create requisitions, track materials used in relay projects, and approve invoices associated with engineering work;
• Coordinate capital projects associated with protective relaying and control devices;
• Work with system protection supervisor to track work flow and resources;
• Perform line-testing and provide feedback and recommendations regarding system protection operations and maintenance;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Requirements:

• This work requires an understanding of power systems, transformers, protective relaying, and electrical engineering principles. Additionally, expected to develop or possess expertise in protective relay settings calculations and analysis based on current and evolving standards (IEEE, NERC, etc.).

• Working knowledge of all, but not limited to the following:
  • Interpretation of relay documents and Protection & Control design drawings
  • Analysis and reporting of fault analysis and relay actions
  • Experience with power system modeling and relay coordination studies using Aspen One-
  • Liner software
  • Familiarity with Aspen Relay Database, SEL-5030 AcSELerator, EnerVista UR,
  • Software Applications (i.e. AutoCAD (design/drafting software), Setting (vendor) software, electrical engineer software (ASPEN) and fault analysis software;
  • NERC Reliability standards;
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) standards;
  • Gantt Chart development;
  • Vendor instruction books;
  • Related industry, organizational and departmental policies, practices, and procedures; legal guidelines, ordinances, and laws;
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment.

Education/ Certification/ Years of Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university;
• Minimum of four (4) years of engineering experience in the electric utility industry;
• System protection engineering experience (preferred);
• Special training to be completed within two (2) years of hire:
  • Vendor Training
  • System Protection
  • Protective Relay Application
  • Settings and Fault Analysis Software Training
  • CADD Proficiency
  • Leadership Training

Working Conditions:

This job may involve occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements (dust, heat, fumes, cold, noise, vibration, etc.) and accidents are improbable other than minor injuries. This job may involve occasionally with or around chemicals, insects and extreme heat (non-weather). This job may involve occasional exposure to blood borne pathogens and risk of electric shock.

Physical Requirements:

This job requires constant sitting, typing, reading, and writing. This job requires very frequent speaking and hearing. This job may require occasional driving of a company vehicle.

OUC-The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

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