Pedro Barrios

Candidate Information

Email: Pedro.barrios@hotmail.com

Phone: 407-312-2791

Salary Expectation: $90K-$125K

Skills: Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Systems Voltage Levels: Experience with 12kV to 500kV substations Protection Systems: Design, modification, and testing of protective relay schemes Retrofit of electromechanical relays to microprocessor-based relays Hands-on testing and commissioning of protection relays Fault analysis, coordination, and troubleshooting of protection schemes Configuration of differential, distance, overcurrent, and breaker failure relays SCADA & Automation: Schweitzer Engineering Lab (SEL) RTAC SCADA systems GE D20 series SCADA systems Communication with substation RTUs, IEDs, and SCADA integration Coordination with communications teams for RTAC system updates Substation Design & Engineering: One-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams Protection panel layouts and relay settings Implementation of redundant and backup protection schemes Breaker and Transformer Protection (Busbar, Line, and Feeder Protection) Power Systems Engineering & Distribution Power generation packages: 600V to 13.8kV High Voltage (HV) & Medium Voltage (MV) Equipment Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Capacitor Banks, Disconnect Switches Hands-on experience with relay coordination, arc flash studies, load flow, and short circuit analysis Motor Control Centers (MCCs) (480V & 600V) Design and operation of MCC distribution systems Experience with Allen-Bradley & General Electric MCCs Power Distribution for Manufacturing Plants & Industrial Facilities Electrical system design for hazardous locations (NEC, UL, ATEX, NZ/AS) Implementation of standardization processes and procedures for engineering projects Control & Automation Systems PLC Programming & Industrial Automation Siemens Simatic Manager, STEP7, RSLogix Experience with Allen-Bradley & Omron PLCs Development of HMI & SCADA interface systems Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) & AC/DC Converters Yaskawa A1000 VFD, Yaskawa AC/DC Rectifier 1000 Series Configuration, troubleshooting, and system integration Software & Tools Electrical Design & Simulation: AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM for power system modeling, relay coordination, and fault studies SCADA & Communication Protocols: Integration and troubleshooting of DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, TCP/IP-based communication Project Management & Documentation: Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint for technical reports & presentations Industry Standards & Compliance NERC & WECC regulatory compliance for substations & transmission systems IEEE, NEC, UL, ATEX, NZ/AS electrical design standards OSHA & NFPA 70E safety regulations for electrical systems Soft Skills Strong communication & documentation skills (English & Spanish) Team leadership & training (experience as an Assistant Professor) Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, SCADA, Communications, Field Technicians)

Current Location: Sacramento CA

Willing to Relocate?: YES

Relevant Experience: 28

Work Authorization: US

Highlights: ✅ Substation Protection & Control (P&C) – 12kV to 500kV substations, relay coordination, fault analysis, and SCADA integration.

✅ Power Systems & Distribution – Design and commissioning of high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) systems, including transformers, breakers, and MCCs.

✅ SCADA & Automation – Hands-on experience with Schweitzer Engineering Lab (SEL) RTAC SCADA systems, GE D20 SCADA, and industrial communication protocols.

✅ Relay & Protection Systems – Expertise in Schweitzer (SEL) and GE microprocessor relays, retrofitting electromechanical relays, and designing breaker, transformer, and busbar protection schemes.

✅ Electrical Design & Engineering – One-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, relay settings, and protection panel layouts for substations and power plants.

✅ Software & Tools – Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM, Simatic Manager, STEP7, and RSLogix for power system modeling, relay coordination, and automation.

✅ Regulatory Compliance & Safety – Strong knowledge of NERC, WECC, NEC, UL, ATEX, NFPA 70E standards for electrical design and substation operation.

✅ Bilingual & Cross-Functional Collaboration – Effective communicator in English & Spanish, with experience working with engineering, SCADA, field technicians, and regulatory teams.

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