Senior Power System Protection Engineer
Core
Conduct advanced power system studies, evaluate protection schemes, and support clients in meeting regulatory and reliability requirements for transmission systems and generation facilities.
Role type
Senior IC power system protection engineer
Builds
Engineering solutions for grid safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance
Domain
Power systems engineering / Electrical grid / Renewable energy integration
Required skills
Power system protection principles, Protective relays, Short-circuit analysis, Protection coordination, Inverter-based resources (IBRs), Digital Fault Recorders (DFRs), SCADA systems, Power system analysis software, NERC reliability standards, Technical writing
Preferred skills
Conventional generation facilities experience, SEL equipment programming, Process improvement initiatives
Technologies
ETAP, ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, PSS®E, PSCAD, SEL QuickSet, GE Enervista UR Setup
Responsibilities
Perform power system protection studies including short-circuit analysis and protection coordination, Review existing protection systems and relay settings to identify issues, Evaluate DFRs and SCADA systems against regulatory requirements, Conduct gap assessments of disturbance monitoring systems, Support clients with NERC compliance activities, Lead assigned projects by delegating tasks and coordinating team activities, Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership
