Protection Engineer Resume
Objective : As a Protection Engineer, responsible for the development and delivery of secondary system design, scope, and specification of protection systems. Development and application of secondary systems design standards and providing specialist engineering support for the achievement of business and performance objectives.
Skills : Understanding of Electrical Engineering Principles.
Description :
- Provided conceptual and preliminary design, option analysis, scope, and specification of substation automation and control systems.
- Protected system design development, device evaluation, and application.
- Developed and maintained secondary system design standards.
- Specified protection system coordination and functions for HV transmission network installations.
- Standard and non-standard protection systems designed and constructed applications and solutions for all HV power system network assets.
- Assisted in coordinating work programs for delivery of non-standard solutions.
- Protected equipment specification and operation instruction to design and construction, operations, and maintenance.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Protection Engineer Resume
Summary : As a Protection Engineer, provided recommendations, guidance, and direction to design staff on project protection requirements and protection scheme functionality for substations and power plants.
Skills : Protective Relaying, Substation Design.
Description :
- Calculated and reviewed specific protection and control settings, configurations, testing, and commissioning procedures across all protection types.
- Contributed to network security obligations related to compliance with legislative requirements and regulations.
- Established qualification test schedules with the supplier of the IRPS sub-system and coordinate Designated Engineering Representative (DER) support.
- Reviewed and coordinated complex hardware / software deliverables between the supplier, HAC and the DERs.
- Supported the creation of the certification plan for the IRPS.
- Provided quotation support for protective relaying for MV and LV electrical equipment projects.
- Identified and supported substation automation opportunities during quotation process.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Protection Engineer Resume
Summary : As a Protection Engineer, developed and maintained network asset power system models, including special protection scheme / remedial action scheme models, and direct power system modeling and analysis associated with scoping and delivering network investment.
Skills : SCADA Systems, Troubleshooting.
Description :
- Provided updates on quoted opportunities on regular basis.
- Provided backup support for other Application Engineers in the group.
- Reviewed control and protection schematics for accuracy, providing comments and support to substation and generation design staff.
- Provided relay settings for new relay installations and for vintage relay replacements.
- Ensured that protection systems meet system requirements, applicable codes and regulatory requirements.
- Planned and performed assignments requiring judgement in the independent evaluation, selection, modification and application of engineering principles, theories and concepts.
- Analyzed and performed complex technical studies, prepare reports and provide solutions to complex technical matters.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Protection Engineer Resume
Objective : As a Protection Engineer, responsible for supporting in leading the team and contributing to performance development, review, and management of team members for high-quality outcomes.
Skills : Problem-solving skills, Software Proficiency.
Description :
- Partnered with automation engineers to implement efficient, reliable substation control and protection systems.
- Provided support to Power Supply Engineering Services for generation plant and distributed generation protection design and settings.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed large-scale substation QA and testing activities.
- Developed functional testing plans and support testing and construction crews with implementation.
- Documented and communicated commissioning and testing activities with all affected PGE departments.
- Assisted with audit and maintenance of special protection schemes and their operation in conjunction with Operations and develop clear documentation around the design of these schemes.
- Completed reviews of scoping documentation, design and commissioning documentation for new control schemes and approve for implementation on the Victorian Transmission Network.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Protection Engineer Resume
Objective : As a Protection Engineer, responsible for the Protection and Secondary Systems Design components for the full project lifecycle. This includes activities from scoping and estimating, through detailed design, testing and commissioning support, and post-commissioning.
Skills : Safety Compliance, Creativity.
Description :
- Assisted Operations and relevant TNSPs with response to day-to-day network issues such as fault investigations, maloperations and rectification.
- Mentored engineers in the area of protection and control and its application to special protection schemes.
- Investigated new and innovative implementation methods of special protection schemes in collaboration with other TNSPs.
- Prepared preliminary or detailed design, options analysis/risk assessments, scope and specifications of Protection Systems.
- Performed engineering design reviews, compliance and validation including commissioning witnessing of Protection Systems.
- Supported the development and maintenance of Protection System standards including equipment evaluation.
- Planned and prioritized workload, working across multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Protection Engineer Resume
Objective : As a Protection Engineer, responsible for supporting or leading substation engineering project teams, with the development of protective relay design including relay selection, relay one-line diagrams, and schematics.
Skills : Project Management, Critical Thinking.
Description :
- Supported the co-ordination of engineering project deliverables with stakeholders.
- Managed the secondary systems design for assigned projects ensuring adherence to individual project budget and timeframes.
- Collaborated with Principal Engineers and other stakeholders to ensure successful design, project and business outcomes.
- Worked within a multi-discipline team to develop and/or review efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium and high-voltage substations.
- Led Protection and Automation design to develop and/or review protective relay settings, relay settings basis, IED data maps, and SCADA points list.
- Performed design studies and demonstrate a good working knowledge of relay protections involving logic diagrams, calculations report, relay database management, and coordination studies.
- Coordinated design activities to maintain project schedules, budget, quality requirements to ensure successful project completion.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Fresher
Education
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Protection Engineer Resume
Summary : As a Protection Engineer, responsible for working with members within the Clean Power Group, SNC-Lavalin designs, develops, and delivers engineering, including system planning and studies, procurement, and construction solutions for high-voltage power substation projects.
Skills : Relay Coordination, Communication.
Description :
- Assisted in site visits and station walk-downs, estimated, and attended project meetings.
- Accountable to provide design activities in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including SNC-Lavalin’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
- Selected equipment and material and preparation of specifications for material, equipment, and construction work.
- Delivered accurate and thorough electrical designs that will meet industry standard specifications and meet prudent engineering practices.
- Reviewed internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
- Coordinated design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
- Provided construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings, and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Protection Engineer Resume
Summary : As a Protection Engineer, responsible for developing concept designs of control and protection systems for substation automation. Taking ownership of digital and conventional systems and assisting the Project Management department in acquiring information relating to system tenders.
Skills : Fault Analysis, System Studies.
Description :
- Maintained complete project documentation with respect to relay settings, engineering studies, and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
- Maintained good working relationships with internal groups that support projects such as other engineering disciplines, Drafting, and Project Management.
- Mentored and provided guidance to developing engineers within the department.
- Created concept protection systems for substation automation and refurbishing existing systems.
- Performed fault calculations, protection studies, and carrying out protection schemes.
- Trained internal and customer Engineers / Technicians in the testing, commissioning, and protection scheme design.
- Conducted basic protection relay testing and assisted with fault analysis.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Senior
Education
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Protection Engineer Resume
Objective : Over 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining protective systems for critical infrastructure and industrial facilities. Proficient in the design, configuration, and testing of protective relaying systems.
Skills : Test Equipment, Documentation.
Description :
- Constantly developed knowledge of automation systems and the wider industry including competitors' products.
- Compiled reports regarding quality issues encountered on client sites.
- Provided support to the Project Management team as a technical expert during the costing phase.
- Tested, Commissioned and fault-finding on client sites as support to the commissioning team.
- Designed, configured, and implemented protective relaying systems for high-voltage substations and power distribution networks.
- Conducted fault analysis, relay coordination, and device settings to ensure optimal fault detection and isolation.
- Developed and maintained protection relay settings files, test plans, and documentation for system protection.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Protection Engineer Resume
Summary : As a Protection Engineer, responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining protective relaying systems to safeguard electrical power systems. Involved in fault analysis, and relay coordination, and ensured the optimal performance of protection devices.
Skills : Transmission Lines, NERC.
Description :
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze and resolve protection system issues and improve overall system reliability.
- Performed system studies, including short-circuit analysis, arc flash analysis, and coordination studies.
- Conducted relay testing, including primary and backup relay testing, and recorded test results.
- Evaluated and recommended upgrades to existing protection schemes to align with industry standards and emerging technologies.
- Assisted senior engineers in protection system design and analysis.
- Participated in field visits to observe and learn about the operation of protective relays and substation equipment.
- Contributed to the development of protection relay settings files and documentation.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Degree in Electrical Engineering
