Electrical Engineer
Reno, NV 
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Engineer Associate - 1 Year Contract

Columbus OH or Tulsa, OK - Must live within a drivable distance of either location.

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Your Day-To-Day:

Perform electrical transmission system analysis and protection system studies. Accurately model transmission system topology including lines, generators, and transformers for Medium, High, and Extra High Voltages using ASPEN OneLiner. Perform area protection studies and develop relay settings for existing and new transmission line and station protection schemes. Contribute to development of system-wide protection standards for transmission and distribution station protection, metering, and control applications. Perform activities related to NERC P&C standards.

Preferred:

  • 2+ years modeling transmission and generation system topology using ASPEN OneLiner for Medium, High, and Extra High Voltages Including:
  • Modeling inverter-based generation for both wind and Solar applications
  • Modeling synchronous generation
  • Modeling transmission lines, transformers, and circuit breakers
  • Performing transmission system fault studies including circuit breaker duty analysis
  • 2+ years of working with NERC 693 Compliance Standards
  • Demonstrated experience in developing/modifying Microsoft VBA based macros/tools or
    Python programing.
  • Demonstrated experience with process improvement including process development implementation and training.
  • Experience with ASPEN Software is definitely valuable to the role.
  • Electrical Engineering is preferred

Who You Are:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Engineer Assoc:
  • Minimum Requirements: This is an entry level position for new graduates with a bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.

    Engineer:
    Minimum Requirements: Has typically acquired 2 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; Individuals with a Master's or Doctorate degree in engineering may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.

    *ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Acceptable alternatives are (1) a bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or (2) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.

Hours M-F 8-5. Possibility of OT as needed
Travel up to 5% ranging from one day to several days at a time. Possible trainings or meetings. Must have a valid U.S. driver's license.

Job designation is Hybrid, working 1 day a week in office with the 4 remaining days working remote. Hybrid schedule is subject to change per executive leadership request.


Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our employees each day.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

You can submit your completed application, and also explore other available options, using the following link: https://www.jobs.net/jobs/wectec/en-us/


Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Vet

As an equal opportunity employer, Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnams Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Westinghouse for assistance.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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