Electric Power Systems

System Protection Engineer I

Job Locations US-TX-Richardson
Posted Date 3 days ago(5/27/2025 11:33 AM)
ID
2025-5665
# of Openings
1
Category
Engineering Design

Overview

As a NETA accredited independent electrical testing & engineering organization, we set the standard for technical expertise and uncompromising safety within the renewable energy, data centers, and industrial industries.

At Electric Power Systems, we specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

 

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including:

  • Competitive pay
  • Career Path Planning
  • Incentives for Professional Certifications
  • Competitive Per Diem
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical, vision, and dental benefits
  • 401k with company match

Job Purpose:

A System Protection Group (SPG) Engineer I will be trained to create successful models in various software programs, studies, and reports for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including transmission & distribution, generation, institutional, commercial & industrial, and manufacturing facilities.  

 

Responsibilities

  • System studies – Short Circuit, Protective settings, Coordination, Harmonics, Motor Starting, Arc Flash 
  • Relay programming – SEL, GE, ABB, Basler, Siemens, SquareD, Beckwith 
  • Power Quality Studies – From load studies to forensic analysis 
  • Performing Failure Analysis and Trouble Shooting 
  • Provide technical support to testing teams, including such items as: analyzing power quality tests, relay test results and relay event reports 
  • Knowledge of these programs: SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, PSSE, PSLF, ASPEN  
  • Familiar with NFPA and IEEE standards 
  • Experience gathering electrical equipment data 
  • Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

  • Must have a BSEE from an ABET accredited school 
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred (Must complete within two years of employment)  
  • Must have a valid driver’s license 
  • Must pass a drug and alcohol screening 
  • Up to 15% - 20% travel required 

 

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age, or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws. 

 

EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claims to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.

 

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