This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Protection Engineer based in the United States.
As a Protection Engineer, you’ll take ownership of protection and control engineering activities for high-voltage power transformers, substations, and related equipment. You’ll design and review protective relay schemes, perform system studies, and develop accurate relay settings. The role combines engineering analysis with hands-on support for field testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations. You’ll work closely with field technicians and project teams to ensure protection systems perform reliably and meet applicable standards. The position offers direct responsibility within a growing, field-focused engineering environment serving utility and industrial clients nationwide. This is a fully remote U.S.-based role, with approximately 30–40% travel to project and client sites.
Accountabilities:
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Design, specify, and review protective relay schemes for high-voltage power transformers, substations, and associated electrical equipment.
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Perform protective relay coordination studies, short-circuit analyses, and arc-flash hazard studies.
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Calculate, develop, and document relay settings for transformer differential, overcurrent, and other protection functions.
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Review one-line diagrams, relay logic, SCADA/control schematics, and protection and control drawings for technical accuracy and compliance.
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Support field commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of protection and control systems in collaboration with field technicians and project teams.
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Investigate relay misoperations and equipment failures, leading root-cause analysis and developing corrective-action recommendations.
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Maintain and improve protection engineering standards, relay-setting templates, procedures, and technical documentation.
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Ensure protection designs align with NERC PRC standards, IEEE/ANSI guidelines, and client- or utility-specific requirements.
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Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and mentorship to field technicians and junior engineering staff.
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Collaborate with project and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain reliable project delivery.
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Travel to client and project sites nationwide as needed to support testing, commissioning, and field engineering activities.
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Follow required safety procedures, PPE requirements, and site protocols when supporting energized transformer and substation locations.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on engineering experience.
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Approximately 3–5 years of experience in high-voltage transformer protection, protective relaying, or power system protection engineering.
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Hands-on experience with protective relay platforms such as SEL, GE Multilin, Siemens, or ABB.
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Proficiency with relay-setting, coordination, or power-system analysis software such as AcSELerator, ETAP, Aspen OneLiner, CAPE, or SKM.
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Strong working knowledge of protection and control drawings, one-line diagrams, SCADA systems, and relay logic.
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Familiarity with NERC PRC standards, IEEE C37 series standards, and utility protection practices.
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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, technical writing, and documentation skills.
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Ability to investigate complex technical issues and translate findings into practical corrective actions.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, project teams, and clients.
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Ability to work independently while taking ownership of assigned engineering scope.
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Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30–40% to project and client sites across the United States.
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EIT certification or a Professional Engineer (PE) license is advantageous.
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Experience with high-voltage transformer testing, maintenance, or field services is preferred.
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Experience with substation automation, SCADA integration, or communications-assisted protection schemes is a plus.
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Previous experience in utility, transmission, or electrical field-services environments is advantageous.
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Experience mentoring junior engineers or technicians is also beneficial.
Benefits:
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Annual salary of approximately $95,000–$135,000, depending on experience and applicable market considerations.
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Fully remote, U.S.-based work arrangement.
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Approximately 30–40% travel to project and client sites nationwide.
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Medical insurance with employer-paid premiums after a 60-day waiting period.
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Dental and vision insurance, with employer-paid premiums after a 60-day waiting period.
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401(k) retirement plan with employer match after a 90-day waiting period.
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Paid time off.
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Combination of remote/office-based engineering work and hands-on field support.
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Safety training and standard PPE provided for applicable site visits.
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Opportunity to take ownership of protection engineering scope across high-voltage transformer and substation projects.
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Exposure to utility and industrial power systems, field commissioning, protection studies, and complex troubleshooting work.
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Opportunity to provide technical mentorship and contribute to the development of engineering standards and practices.