ERS Systems Integration Engineer - Remote - Vertiv Corporation

POSITION SUMMARY Integration engineers require a substantial amount of specialized expertise, including power system studies, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and general problem-solving skills. The problems to be solved have not been solved before, except in the broadest sense. Projects will include new and challenging problems with an input from a broad range of engineers where the system integration engineer "pulls it all together." RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop and maintain an advanced level of technical expertise in electric power system protection and automation * Work closely with design, vendor, utility, regulatory agency, operators, owners, contractors, and protection engineers to create system programming which translates the owner's requirements into concrete technical designs. * Develop settings for all layers of control including; protective relaying, and communication processors. * Simulate power system conditions in a lab environment to test communications and automation functionality of integrated IEDs and software packages. * Write complete, detailed reports using a computer, and accurately process job billing. * Standardize logic schemes via documentation using AutoCad. * Track, organize and manage projects using web based storage. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Job Qualifications: * Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as NERC, IEEE, OSHA and NFPA. * Requires special skills in a majority of the following: Generation and co-generation start-up - ANSI, NEC, and NEMA specification; - complex control systems - medium and high voltage substation start-up. * Thorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing with a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation. * Requires a high degree of communication, and organizational skills. * Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers and management. * Good judgment, dependable, supervises large-scale projects with technical expertise and good business management skills. * Strong computer skills including editing, formatting and using templates in Microsoft Office Suite, use of Manufacturer specific software and documentation of design within AutoCad. * Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work. Must be available for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks. * Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. Frequently required to sit, climb and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus. * Valid Driver's License. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS * Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and five years' experience in design, testing and commissioning of protection and automation systems. * Three years' experience as Power Systems Engineer * Registered Engineer in Training or the ability to obtain licensure PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Medium Lifting (30 Ibs. - 45 Ibs.) * Heavy Lifting (over 50 Ibs.) * Frequent Standing * Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping * Frequent bending / twisting * Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders) * Frequent driving (car, van, truck) * Due to the safety sensitive aspect of the role, candidates are required to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. In addition, you will also be required to complete and pass a pre-employment background check and a motor vehicle records check. ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS * Extreme cold (below 32*) * Extreme heat (above 100*) * Noise Level (Medium / High need to shout to be heard) * Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors) * Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.) * Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather) TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED * 25%