Power System Protection and Control Engineer

Overview

Execute protection and control engineering and consulting services for transmission, distribution and industrial markets in the US and Canada, as part of the regional Projects and Services execution team reporting to the Grid Automation North America Operations Director.

What you'll do

• Design and deliver complex protection solutions for generation, transmission and distribution systems for electrical utilities and industrial clients.
• Perform engineering studies and analyses such as short circuit, load flow, ground grid design, lightning protection, insulation coordination, arc-flash and protective device coordination.
• Create relay setting files, including programming of protection and control elements, control logic and communications settings for GE and third-party protective relays.
• Test customized protection and control solutions in house and at customer installations.
• Provide factory acceptance test plans and testing services to validate protection designs for customer witnessing.
• Plan site acceptance tests and provide field support up to and including commissioning of new applications.
• Assist software tool development to automate the engineering process internally and with key utility partners.
• Participate in project meetings with project managers and customers on technical discussions.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Five (5) years of experience in design, study, and analysis of electric power systems.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Professional Engineer license in at least one state.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of power system steady and transient analysis, fault study and protection theory.
• Familiarity with symmetrical components.
• Willingness to work with the team to review and stamp engineering drawings and studies as needed, with proper training and supervision.
• Willingness to represent the company and apply for permits to conduct engineering services as needed.
• Working experience with study software and power system tools such as Mathcad, MATLAB, ASPEN, CAPE, SKM, CDEGS, WinIGS, or ETAP.
• Working knowledge of substation communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP, Modbus.
• Knowledge or field experience with system commissioning and testing, including Doble / Omicron test equipment or similar.
• Ethical and professional business manner in interaction with team members and customers.
• Technical skills to execute projects, identify opportunities, and write SOW proposals.
• Strong communication skills, including technical writing and presentations.
• Strong learning skills, demonstrated team player and customer focus.
• Professional engineering accreditation is not essential but would be an asset.

Details

• Remote position with approximately 25% travel in the US and Canada for commissioning and testing.
• Application deadline: November 30, 2026.