Job Description

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Job Summary

Indianapolis Power & Light is seeking a protection and control engineer to work in the substation engineering department. The successful candidate will be tasked with the development and execution of utility substation protective relay designs and studies. He/she will work either alone or as part of a team to design, review, direct and or support substation protection and control projects. Projects are fast paced and technically challenging. The Indianapolis Power & light substation team is a dynamic group that work together to solve problems quickly and provide reliable solutions for our customers and the community.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

* Complete substation protection and control designs including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementary, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.
* Detailed analysis of existing protection schemes to identify weaknesses and propose improvements.
* Application and interconnection of SCADA and communication systems within the substation.
* Relay settings calculations and system coordination studies.
* Create and analyze transmission and distribution relay settings and logic diagrams.
* Iteratively work to achieve best design outcome considering cost, project scope, constructability, and consistency with existing practices.
* Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
* Act as a representative of Indianapolis Power & Light to the public and our customers.
* Interact and consult with other substation team members to incorporate existing standards and practices into substation designs.
* Develop engineering equipment and services specifications.
* Manage project documents.
* Assist with equipment procurement.
* Ensure project schedules are met.
* Support construction activities with technical expertise.
* Routinely Interact with operational and engineering groups within Indianapolis Power & Light

Required Talents, Skills, Expertise, Education

* Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems from an ABET accredited program.
* Any experience level will be considered
* Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently
* A high level of interpersonal communication skills, including a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills
* Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
* AutoCAD software skills is a preferred
* Professional Engineer registration or plan to become registered is preferred.
* Prior utility or consulting experience is a plus

Competences

* Able to apply basic engineering principles and theory
* Assess and recommend solutions for routine projects
* Familiarity with electric transmission and distribution grid
* Effective written and oral communications
* Good presentation skills and ability to lead meetings
* Prioritize, plan and perform assigned work in an organized manner
* Demonstrates good judgment
* Shows initiative and is proactive
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Demonstrated competency in development and execution of strategy as well as in management of day-to-day operations
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others as well as operate with a minimum of supervision
* Comfortable in a very direct and candid environment focused on results

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.