Senior Power System Protection Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Power System Protection Engineer based in the United States.

Join an innovative engineering environment focused on strengthening the reliability, security, and resilience of the modern power grid. In this role, you will conduct advanced power system protection studies, evaluate protection schemes, and help clients meet evolving NERC and regional reliability requirements. You will work across transmission systems and generation facilities, including renewable and inverter-based resources, applying industry-standard tools and engineering expertise. The position combines hands-on technical analysis with project coordination, client collaboration, and mentorship of junior engineers. You will also contribute to improving engineering processes and the quality of project deliverables. This is a fully remote US opportunity, with occasional travel of 10% or less.

Accountabilities

• Perform power system protection studies using tools such as ETAP and ASPEN OneLiner, including short-circuit analysis and protection coordination for transmission systems and generation facilities.

• Review existing protection systems, relay settings, and coordination practices, identifying potential issues and recommending technical improvements.

• Assess Digital Fault Recorder (DFR), SCADA, and substation monitoring systems, including their configurations, capabilities, and recording functionality against applicable regulatory requirements.

• Conduct gap assessments of disturbance monitoring systems, including Digital Disturbance Recorders (DDR) and Fault Recorders (FR), and recommend improvements to meet technical standards.

• Support clients with NERC compliance activities, including PRC-002, PRC-019, PRC-024, PRC-027, PRC-028, and other relevant reliability standards.

• Prepare engineering calculations and manage assigned project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.

• Lead project activities by delegating tasks, coordinating team contributions, and ensuring successful delivery.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on protection engineering practices.

• Develop and maintain process documentation, workflows, instructions, and other materials that support project continuity.

• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, optimize team capacity, and maintain high-quality, timely client deliverables.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on power systems.

• 4–5 years of experience in power system protection, engineering studies, or related consulting services.

• Strong understanding of power system protection principles, protective relays, short-circuit analysis, and protection coordination.

• Experience working with inverter-based resources (IBRs), including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems. Experience with conventional generation facilities is an advantage.

• Familiarity with Digital Fault Recorders (DFRs), disturbance monitoring systems, SCADA, and substation communication systems.

• Experience with power system analysis and protection software, such as ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, ETAP, PSS®E, PSCAD, SEL QuickSet, and GE Enervista UR Setup.

• Experience working with SEL equipment and software, including developing programming files using SEL QuickSet.

• General understanding of NERC reliability standards and their application to protection systems and maintenance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent technical writing and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 10% or less.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% of employee premiums covered.

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.

• Employee ownership opportunities through an employee share program.

• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 4%, fully vested from day one.

• Opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders on complex power engineering and grid modernization projects.

• Fully remote work within the United States.

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