Grid Automation Protection & Control Systems Engineering Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the GridBeats™ R&D Protection and Control Engineering team.

• Build and mentor a team of protection and control engineers.

• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and the sharing of knowledge.

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle for protection and control systems, encompassing feature design, specification, simulation, modeling, and implementation.

• Advocate for communication protocols like IEC 61850 for digital substations.

• Integrate protection algorithms into products utilizing model-based design through virtualization.

• Collaborate effectively with hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers.

• Keep abreast of industry standards, trends, technologies, and best practices.

• Establish partnerships with universities to support research and development.

• Represent the organization at industry conferences and technical forums.

• Develop and manage the team budget, resource planning, and performance metrics.

• Report directly to the GridBeats™ R&D Leader.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline; a master’s degree is advantageous.

• Strong background in power system protection and control engineering, with demonstrated leadership experience.

• Proven experience in leading and developing engineering teams.

• A successful track record of writing and presenting papers at industry conferences.

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations pertaining to power system protection and control.

• In-depth technical knowledge of protection algorithms, automation, and control system design, including fault analysis and system stability.

• Proficient in Matlab / Simulink for model design and power system simulation tools such as RTDS, PSCAD, or ATP/EMTP.

• Experience in applying protection principles to the design and development of protection relays.

• Knowledge or experience in metering, Ethernet, and serial communications relevant to protection and control, such as IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3.0, and IEC60870-5-103.

• Familiarity with RTDS and hardware-in-the-loop testing of protection and control systems.

• Experience with Model-Based Design principles for developing embedded systems for protection relays.

• Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Experience collaborating with utilities on the design and implementation of protection and control systems.

• Excellent communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No