Grid Automation Protection & Control Systems Engineering Leader

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

📋 Description

• Lead and develop a team of engineers focused on protection and control, with expertise in protection algorithms, filter design, and renewable energy integration.

• Promote innovation, ongoing improvement, and the sharing of knowledge within the team.

• Manage the entire project lifecycle for protection and control systems, covering feature design, specifications, simulations, modeling, and implementation.

• Advocate for the use of communication protocols like IEC 61850 for modern digital substations.

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

• Oversee the team's budget, resource allocation, and performance evaluation metrics.

• Work collaboratively with hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers to integrate protection and control features.

• Stay informed on industry standards, trends, technologies, and best practices.

• Build and sustain partnerships with universities for research and development efforts.

• Represent the organization at industry conferences and technical forums.

• 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 ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers.

• Established track record of writing and presenting technical 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, along with experience in power system simulation tools like RTDS, PSCAD, or ATP/EMTP.

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

• Knowledge of metering, Ethernet, and serial communications relevant to protection and control, such as IEC61850, Modbus, DNP3.0, and IEC60870-5-103.

• Familiarity with RTDS and its use in hardware-in-the-loop testing for protection and control systems.

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

• Background working with utility companies on the design and implementation of protection and control systems.

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

• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No