Ampirical ยท 2 weeks ago
Substation Engineering Supervisor - Relay Settings
Greater Duluth Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$124K/yr - $170K/yr
8+ years expAmpirical is a company focused on shaping the future of the power grid with precision and innovation. They are seeking a Substation Engineering Supervisor to supervise and mentor engineering staff, implement protection schemes for substations, and ensure adherence to industry regulations.
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Responsibilities
Supervise, mentor, and train engineering staff in relay protection and control design
Identify and implement appropriate protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations
Select protection devices and ensure proper equipment sizing and specification
Prepare scopes of work, estimates, and conceptual designs for substation projects
Create and review drawing packages including wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one-line, and three-line diagrams
Conduct power system studies including short circuit analysis, relay coordination, CT performance, and relay loadability
Utilize software tools such as ASPEN, ETAP, and AcSELerator to develop and validate protection settings
Perform load calculations for panels, battery systems, voltage drop, and other substation components
Support field personnel during construction and pre-inspection of turnkey substation projects
Ensure adherence to client standards and industry regulations (NERC/FERC)
Interface with clients and vendors to ensure project alignment and technical accuracy
Provide technical guidance on relay settings schemes for various system topologies
Prepare and present technical topics for internal training and lunch-and-learn sessions
Perform quality control and peer reviews of settings calculations and fault analysis studies
Attend industry conferences and represent Ampirical in technical forums (e.g., IEEE)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
8+ years of protection and control design experience in the electric utility industry
Hands-on experience configuring SEL microprocessor relays
Strong understanding of SCADA, automation, testing, commissioning, and communication protocols (e.g., DNP, SEL)
Experience with testing equipment such as Doble, OMICRON, or Megger
Proficiency in interpreting electrical drawings including single-line, three-line, and functional diagrams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to travel to client sites and attend technical conferences
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Familiarity with other relay vendors and electromechanical relays
Engineering supervision or project management experience
Benefits
Profit-Sharing Bonus : Semi-annual, performance-based (10% to 20% of salary)
Day-One Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting
PTO : Starting at 80 hours of vacation & 40 hours of sick time per year + 10 paid holidays
Flexible Work Schedule : Every other Friday off
Career Development : Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement
Perks : Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more
Company
Ampirical
Ampirical is a utilities company that provides design engineering, project management, and construction services.
201-500 employees
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