Protection Engineer Job Description
Protection engineer
provides SME consultation regarding cryptographic solutions, services, products, projects, cryptographic compliance with association payment networks, PCI DSS, and industry best practices.
Protection Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Maintain a high level of engineering proficiency within the field of specialization and maintain up to date technical knowledge of all current techniques, applicable codes and regulations
Creation of test reports, procedures, and control plans and guidelines
Oversees and coordinates of all aspects of IRPS sub-system project activities through all phases of the project including preliminary design, detailed design, development, certification, production, and product support
Maintains and presents to management integrated project schedule and status for sub-systems within the IRPS
Tracks and reports status of action items related to design, development, certification and flight test related to sub-systems within the IRPS
Prepares and maintains functional test procedures to test the IRPS sub-system as installed on the aircraft
Prepares and maintains functional interface control document(s) that identify the integration requirements between the IRPS sub-system and the aircraft avionics / electrical power system
Prepares and maintains regression test procedures to test the avionics / electrical power system integration of the IRPS sub-system
Conducts regression tests to ensure that the IRPS sub-system is integrated into the avionics / electrical power system per the released requirements
Prepares, maintains, and tracks issue reports associated with the IRPS sub-system to closure/resolution
Protection Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Protection Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: NICET, EIT, III, RPA, CISA, CISSP, FE, OSCP, CEH, GIAC
Education for Protection Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the protection engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Science, Technical, Physics, Education, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Engineering and Technology
Skills for Protection Engineer
Desired skills for protection engineer include:
Application levels
File
DLP
Cryptographic implementations at the media
Data classification solutions
Cryptographic implementations at media
Database security solutions
Existing electrical design codes
Industry standards
Regulations
Desired experience for protection engineer includes:
ORTDS, HYPERSIM and other simulation platforms
OFPGA
OAUTOCAD
OSCADA
OPSCAD, Matlab
OPower system analysis
Protection Engineer Examples
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Protection Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of protection engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for protection engineer
- Provides technical and logistical assistance to manufacturing and flight test to resolve any technical issues associated with the IRPS sub-system
- Prepares/reviews qualification test procedures and qualification test reports associated with the IRPS sub-system
- Establishes qualification test schedules with the supplier of the IRPS sub-system and coordinate Designated Engineering Representative (DER) support
- Reviews and coordinates complex hardware / software deliverables between the supplier, HAC and the DERs
- Supports the creation of the certification plan for the IRPS
- Provide quotation support for protective relaying for MV and LV electrical equipment projects
- Identify and support substation automation opportunities during quotation process
- Provide updates of quoted opportunities on regular basis
- Provide backup support for other Application Engineers in the group
- Work with the Marketing Department to monitor market changes and marketplace needs, competitor’s products, and technology changes in order to adjust strategic directions as necessary
Qualifications for protection engineer
- OAutomatic control theory
- ODigital signal processing
- OAnalog circuits and digital circuits
- A 4-year BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited
- 1-2 years experience in engineering desired
- Current and active California EIT Certificate desired
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a protection engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for protection engineer
- Under supervision may perform P&C system studies/calculations/coordination and generate relay settings to be integrated and configured into IEDs
- Perform system fault analysis to determine project relay requirements and protective relay settings
- Provide recommendations, guidance and direction to design staff on project protection requirements and protection scheme functionality for substations and power plants
- Review control and protection schematics for accuracy, providing comments and support to substation and generation design staff
- Provide relay settings for new relay installations and for vintage relay replacements
- Ensure that protection systems meet system requirements, applicable codes and regulatory requirements
- Plan and perform assignments requiring judgement in the independent evaluation, selection, modification and application of engineering principles, theories and concepts
- Analyze and perform complex technical studies, prepare reports and provide solutions to complex technical matters
- Review work performed by other engineers
- Partner with automation engineers to implement efficient, reliable substation control & protection systems
Qualifications for protection engineer
- Able to apply basic engineering principles and theory
- Basic understanding of symmetrical component theory and ability to perform fault calculations
- Basic knowledge of logic gate theory and control circuitry
- Able to read and understand Operating, Single line, SLM&R, and Schematic diagrams
- Ability to quickly learn protection concepts and their application
- Bachelors’ degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited four year college or university
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a protection engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for protection engineer
- Provide support to Communications engineers for new construction activities
- Provide support to operational personnel for switching and load restoration activities
- Provide support to regional engineers on line recloser settings and feeder protection
- Provide support to Power Supply Engineering Services for generation plant and distributed generation protection design and settings
- Plan, coordinate, and execute large scale substation QA and testing activities
- Develop functional testing plans and support testing and construction crews with implementation
- Document and communicate commissioning and testing activities with all affected PGE departments
- These files must be compared and cross-check with all documents based on
- It is expected from CCS Commissioning Specialist total involvement with the Project Manager and the customer to secure the approval of this document
- Execute the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and repair work for HV/MV/LV Protection relays in a professional way
Qualifications for protection engineer
- Knowledge of DO-160, DO-178B and DO-254 processes are required
- Familiarity with aircraft/aerospace wiring practices and the ability to interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schemata
- Experience in supporting manufacturing of aircraft from a technical standpoint
- Experience in preparing detailed functional test procedures
- Experience in creating Crew Alerting System (CAS) logic
- Experience in preparing/reviewing qualification test procedures for DO-160 tests required
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of protection engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for protection engineer
- Follow up the pending items / snags during the testing stage and make sure that the substation will be energized with out snags / pending item
- Shall conduct pre-energization checks to ensure smooth energization of the station without incedents
- Participate in energization perform load testrelated to the protection equipment
- Drive, Support and Contribute to innovative projects/initiatives such as Protection impact studies due to Distributed Energy Resources (Micro grid, Battery Storage, ,), Downed Conductor detection and Grid Modernization
- 3rd Line Support, maintenance, and Evergreening of Windows protection Technologies
- As assigned from time to time for electrical works, associated with substation project
- Will be responsible for the site supervisory works involving electrical protection
- Will be involved in the review of design documents for protection
- Help customers apply our products through the development training material, training, visits, demonstrations, and telephone contact
- Contribute to market requirements, product specifications, application and testing software specifications, and product literature
Qualifications for protection engineer
- Experience in preparing or reviewing FAA certification plans is required
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, Project Management, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint)
- Full knowledge in similar PPS projects for nuclear plants
- Familiar with security rules confidentiality and regulation
- Ensure adherence to procedures relating to security
- Familiar with the cost and estimation process
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of protection engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for protection engineer
- Participate in sales activities, including identifying sales opportunities and technical support for quotation teams
- Teach and lead in training classes for customers and our personnel
- Maintain customer application and quality information, and develop industry relationships
- Work with regional and local customers with the proper selection and use of fall protection products
- Support other aspects of the fall protection product line including training and education, customer and distributor support and support of regional and local technical service personnel
- Conduct industry presentations on technologies, product selection and use of fall protection products
- Product and NPI support including working with project teams to identify and develop products through customer knowledge and customer acceptance trials creating user instructions, , assisting with claims substantiation and documentation, and understanding and communicating customers’ needs to internal cross functional teams
- Help coordinate and conduct local regulatory activities as needed, including sitting on local standards organizations where applicable
- Manage off-site data replication for both overseas posts and domestic data centers
- Functions as a lead worker doing the work similar to those in the work unit
Qualifications for protection engineer
- Propose recommendation to the head of PPS to ensure that suitable contractual provisions are made in the contracts that provide appropriate information
- Ensure project is executed within the contract budget and try to minimize the variation request or the additional cost on the project
- Support contractor/supplier invoices verification in order to ensure accurate validation as required
- Experience in health, safety & environment requirements for nuclear plants
- Follow all relevant company’s HSE policies, process, procedure and instruction to ensure HSE compliance in all aspects of work
- Good knowledge of wide range of low current systems and solutions such as CCTV system, Fire Alarm System, Access Control, Structured cabling, Gate Barrier, Intrusion Alarm, IPTV, Master Clock system, VoIP, in addition to Low Current Systems such as SMATV, PA System, wireless link system & Door Entry System, Audio Visual Systems