Lead Protection and Control Engineer
Core
Design, analyze, program, test, and commission protection and control applications for complex power system and substation automation projects, including microgrid solutions and power system optimization.
Role type
Lead Protection and Control Engineer
Builds
Protection and control solutions for generation, transmission, distribution, utility, and industrial applications
Domain
Power Systems Engineering / Electrical Grid
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Power system steady-state and transient analysis, fault studies, protection theory, symmetrical components, relay setting development, real-time simulation (RTDS), engineering study tools (Mathcad, MATLAB, ETAP, etc.), technical writing
Preferred skills
Substation communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP, Modbus), commissioning and testing equipment (Doble, Omicron), software automation tools
Technologies
RTDS, Mathcad, MATLAB, ASPEN, CAPE, SKM, CDEGS, WinIGS, ETAP, IEC 61850, DNP, Modbus, Doble, Omicron
Responsibilities
Design and deliver complex protection and control solutions for generation, transmission, distribution, utility, and industrial applications; Support the design and development of microgrid solutions, including power-flow optimization and dispatching algorithms; Perform engineering studies and power system analyses, including short-circuit, load-flow, ground-grid, lightning protection, insulation coordination, arc-flash, and protective-device coordination studies; Develop relay setting files covering protection and control elements, control logic, and communication settings for GE and third-party protective relays; Design, test, and validate customized protection and control solutions both in-house and at customer facilities; Model and simulate power systems using RTDS or equivalent real-time simulation platforms; Develop factory acceptance test plans and conduct testing to validate protection designs for customer review and approval; Plan and support site acceptance testing and field commissioning of new protection and control applications; Contribute to the development of software tools that automate engineering processes for internal teams and utility partners; Participate in project meetings with project managers and customers, providing technical expertise and addressing engineering requirements; Support technical proposals by identifying opportunities, developing statements of work, and estimating engineering effort for projects and customer engagements; Prepare technical documentation, reports, presentations, and engineering deliverables to a high professional standard
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC