Lead System Protection Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Serve as a technical leader in the field of system protection engineering.

• Oversee the complete range of protective relay settings and coordination studies.

• Organize, plan, and facilitate intricate phases of designated project assignments.

• Conduct short-circuit and symmetrical component analyses.

• Execute time-current and step-distance coordination.

• Formulate and manage relay settings.

• Create testing plans and support commissioning activities.

• Investigate and resolve protection system incidents.

• Prepare NERC PRC compliance documentation.

• Design protection schemes for transmission, distribution, generation, and renewable energy sources.

• Offer technical mentorship to fellow engineers.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.

• Graduation from an ABET accredited program or an equivalent is essential.

• PE License is required or the capability to secure a PE License within one year of the start date.

• At least 7-9 years of pertinent experience is necessary.

• Demonstrated experience with system modeling and fault analysis software such as ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, or EasyPower.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

• In-depth understanding of system modeling, relay coordination studies, and protective relay settings for systems ranging from 12.47 kV to 345 kV.

• Experience in applying protection system engineering practices across transmission lines, buses, transformers, capacitor banks, reactor banks, feeders, generators, motors, or communication-assisted protection schemes.

• Knowledge of NERC PRC standards for compliance is preferred.

• Willingness to travel 10-20% of the year.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the US.

• A valid driver's license is required, or the ability to obtain one before the starting date.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Workplace

• Employee Ownership

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Collaborative Environment

• Innovative Culture

• Flexible working schedule

• Remote, hybrid, or in-office work options

• Drug Free Workplace