Hard Skills
ExpertRelay Coordination and SettingsThe process of determining the optimal timing and sequence of protective device operations to isolate faults while maintaining service to healthy circuits.
AdvancedIEC 61850 Substation AutomationProficiency in the international standard for communication in power substations, including GOOSE messaging and Sampled Values.
IntermediateNERC PRC Standards ComplianceKnowledge and application of North American Electric Reliability Corporation standards related to protection and control (e.g., PRC-005, PRC-023).
AdvancedFault Analysis and OscillographyThe ability to analyze event reports and waveform data from digital relays to identify root causes of system disturbances.
AdvancedPower System Modeling SoftwareExpertise in utilizing software platforms like ETAP, SKM, or CAPE for short circuit, load flow, and protection studies.