Protection & Control Settings Engineer

JOB TITLE: Protection & Control Settings Engineer
REQUISITION: TRA00YZ
DEPARTMENT: Protection & Control Settings Engineering –Topeka General Office or F&M Service Center
LOCATION: Topeka, KS
Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE:
Engineer I: $68,500 - $85,600 - $102,700
Engineer II: $83,600 - $104,500 - $125,400
Staff Engineer: $93,400 - $116,800 - $140,200
Sr Engineer: $94,600 - $126,500 - $157,600
Lead Engineer: $111,400 - $148,500 - $185,600

Scheduled Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Other hours as required)

Job Description:
P&C Settings Engineers support Evergy’s protection and control (P&C) systems by performing fault studies, developing relay settings, and performing fault event analysis. Additionally, they may assist with developing relay panel drawings, troubleshooting of P&C systems, and in-service testing. P&C Settings Engineers also develop relaying philosophy and standards to enhance fault isolation and response times; and to meet NERC PRC compliance requirements.

As part of this team, you’ll work closely with Relay Technicians, P&C Design Engineering, and Substation Maintenance and Construction teams.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum education level of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university is required. Minimum 4 years experience in performing calculations and setting transmission system protection relays preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of per unit calculations.
• Understanding of schematic, wiring, and logic diagrams.
• Knowledge of Generation, Transmission and Distribution system relays and associated protection schemes.
• Experience using PSSE, ASPEN One-Liner, CAPE, ETAP, or equivalent fault analysis software.
• Experience utilizing communication relay schemes such as directional carrier blocking and permissive overreach transfer trip.
• Knowledge of NERC system protection standards preferred
• Must be dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented and have excellent organizational and proofreading skills.
• Must possess the ability to work and communicate effectively with other company personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and operate efficiently and effectively in high stress environment

Licenses, Certificates, Bonding and/or Testing Required:
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions:
Normal office working conditions. Requires some field work within energized substations, operating powerplants, utility right-of-ways, and construction sites in general. Overnight business travel is atypical.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.