Job Details

Job Title: Senior Protection Engineer

Job Description

This person will be responsible for the completion of assigned projects and maintaining/improving client relationships. As a lead, this person will put together the Scope of Work (SOW), write the scope, handle the budget, and manage a team of engineers. The role involves managing priorities among the team and checking the work of four engineers. Additionally, this person will support protection relay settings for all projects involving substations, transmission lines, and distribution, as well as conduct electrical studies for utilities and commercial/industrial clients.

Why you should be interested

Began in 1976 as two-person firm

If you have your EIT, this role offers courses for PE exam as well as the exam

• Employs more than 2,000 people

• 100% employee owned

• Multidiscipline power delivery and generation experts

• Largest, dedicated power delivery staff of any U.S. consultant

• ENR ranked T&D design firm in U.S.

• Strong corporate culture attracts quality long-term employees

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned projects and maintain/improve client relationships.

• Put together Scope of Work (SOW), write the scope, handle the budget, and manage a team of engineers.

• Manage priorities among the team and check the work of four engineers.

• Support protection relay settings for all projects, including substations, transmission lines, and distribution.

• Conduct electrical studies for utilities and commercial/industrial clients.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BSEE).

• Five (5) or more years of industry experience performing studies in technical disciplines.

• EIT certified and eligible to sit for the PE Exam (should be able to attain PE within a year).

• Experience with protective relaying: short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis.

• Proficiency in applicable software: AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030), GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, SKM-PTW, ETAP, and RSCAD/RTDS.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong corporate culture that attracts quality long-term employees.

• Employee ownership structure.

• Opportunity to take courses and sit for the PE exam.

Work Environment

The position can be remote, but the candidate needs to reside in Colorado and be able to come into the office when needed (once or twice a month). The team works in the office from Tuesday to Thursday, with 30 people on the protection team nationwide.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

PTO: Includes holidays, vacation (up to 20 days/year), and sick leave (7 days/year).Health Insurance: PPO and HDHP options covering major medical and preventative care.Vision Insurance: Annual exams and materials with co-pays.Dental Insurance: Preventative at 0% co-pay, basic at 20%, major at 50%.Additional Benefits: EAP, telehealth, paid maternity (12 weeks) and parental leave (2 weeks).Retirement & Development: 401(k) with employer match, professional development, and education assistance.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lakewood,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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