P&C Engineer II - T​/S - Lone Star Transmission

P&C Engineer II - T/S - Lone Star Transmission

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Requisition : 92006

Next Era Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) is the leading competitive transmission company in North America. We develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain transmission assets across the continent. We operate through our regional subsidiaries to integrate generation resources and enhance grid reliability. Do you want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the transmission industry? Join our world‑class team today.

Position Specific Description

As a P&C engineer, you will work operations and engineering to achieve safe and reliable operation of the Lone Star system, including troubleshooting and maintenance of protective relaying systems, new construction projects, substation upgrades, substation integration & automation systems, substation control systems, remote terminal units, digital fault recorder, etc. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with NERC (PRC, CIP), TRE and ERCOT reliability standards, guidelines and protocols for substation equipment.

Main Office Location

Main office location for this position will be in Mansfield, TX (or Abilene, TX) and will travel to Lone Star substations as needed, including occasional travel to support other NEET business units outside Texas.

• Execution of multi‑year reliability plans for assigned protection and control equipment based on use of quality tools and techniques.
• Perform replacement/upgrade/troubleshooting of protective relaying systems, substation integration & automation systems, substation control systems and remote terminal units.
• Verify protective relay logic through functional testing of the protection systems.
• Perform root cause analysis of system failures and develop corrective action plans and recommendations.
• Respond to unplanned transmission system events and perform initial assessments, troubleshooting and coordination of resources to return equipment back to service.
• Maintain applicable certifications to perform high voltage switching activities through internal Lone Star and Next Era training programs.
• Perform engineering review, commissioning and testing plans for Lone Star and NEET projects and ensure the project meets applicable Lone Star construction standards and specifications.
• Assist with project integration, commissioning and testing for substation construction projects for Lone Star and other NEET business units.
• Maintain applicable records and analysis related to NERC PRC-004 requirements.
• Maintain Lone Star NERC PRC and CIP compliance documentation up to date.
• Position requires occasional travel to NEET facilities outside Texas.
• Available for call‑out duties on 24x7 coverage as required, working weekends, nights and holidays is required at times.

Employees in this role apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad variety of assignments and related fields. This job is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks. This position conducts analysis on system performance and reliability strategy and provides recommendations.

• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
• Bachelor's – Engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program
• Experience:
  
  2+ years post‑Bachelor’s degree in engineering

• Certified Professional Engineer (PE)
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
• Master's Degree
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
• Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Engineering

Organization: Lone Star Transmission, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

Next Era Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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