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Protection Engineer

  • Casco Systems
  • Rochester, NY, 14604
  • Full Time
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experienced

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Job Description:
Casco Systems is seeking experienced Protection & Control engineers with a track record in the power generation and transmission industry. The successful candidate will have a minimum of four years’ experience leading projects with a focus on quality, technical excellence, and timely delivery. In addition to demonstrating knowledge and experience in engineering, the ideal candidate will also have the ability to work autonomously in a complex, technical environment where attention to detail and excellent communications skills are required. This demanding position requires an energetic self-starter who is comfortable dealing with both internal & external clients.

Primary Job Duties
  • Provide engineered solutions for Protection & Control systems in the electrical substation and power generation fields
  • Develop Protective Relay Setting Calculations, Logic Diagrams and Setting Files.
  • Plan, engineer and manage all aspects of a project such as scope, quality, schedule, and budget.
  • Coordinate effectively with team members and external parties including clients, suppliers, and contractors.
  • Manage technical requirements, project cost & schedule milestones within established targets

Qualifications
  • 4+ yrs. experience in power transmission and generation field
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or related field, Professional Engineering License
  • Experienced with engineering and development of protection and control systems
  • Experienced with protective relay setting development, testing and troubleshooting
  • Experienced with protection scheme design and application
  • Experienced with field commissioning
  • Background check, valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation required

Desired Skills/Competencies
  • Knowledge of protection systems, systems studies, arc flash studies, etc.
  • Knowledge of power generation, transmission and distribution
  • Knowledge of NEC, NPCC, NERC and other related standards
  • Strong sense of urgency in the face of important issues and opportunities
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for teamwork, continuing education, problem solving and exceptional customer service
  • Must be well spoken, outgoing, organized, detailed-orientated, dependable and flexible.

Working Conditions
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and must be able to continuously sit
  • Must be able to walk on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
  • Must be able to push, pull, reach, bend, squat, crawl, kneel and climb occasionally
  • Subject to environmental conditions inside and out such as: extreme heat, extreme cold, wind and humidity. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions not included above.
  • Subject to noise levels above OSHA thresholds which will require PPE
  • Ability to travel overnight and work in the field on short notice
  • Is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

 

Job Location: Cumberland, Maine ‖ Waterville, Maine ‖ Rochester, New York

Relocation Package: Not included

Position Type: Full-Time / Exempt
 
Company Description:

Casco Systems is the "Control & Automation Solutions Company".

We are a systems integration and engineering firm focused on power generation, power delivery and industrial projects..  Our team of protection, control, automation and integration experts provide complete solutions for power plant, substation, power distribution and machine/process control systems.

At Casco Systems, you can have a rewarding career in an exciting and fun work environment. We offer competitive compensation, a full benefit package that includes medical, dental and disability insurance, paid-time-off, retirement plan and more. Casco Systems believes in ongoing professional development to ensure that you are at the top of your game.

www.casco-systems.com