Sr Engineer - Protection & Controls Engineering - BALTIMORE
Core
Lead protection and control engineering for substation rebuilds, asset replacements, and digital smart substation initiatives to ensure grid reliability and system capacity.
Role type
Senior IC protection and controls engineer (power systems)
Builds
Substation and transmission projects, digital smart substation initiatives
Domain
Utility power generation and transmission
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
analysis of complex electrical and mechanical systems, engineering design principles, protection and control systems, substation or transmission project experience, engineering studies and calculations, design document development, performance assessments, field testing, troubleshooting, peer review, technical consulting, budget review, strategic decision support, standard creation, multidisciplinary team leadership, expert witness testimony, technical training and mentorship
Preferred skills
PJM interconnection processes, utility standards, industry software tools (CYMDIST, PSS/E, Python, PSCAD, MATLAB, MATHCAD, Aspen OneLiner, Aspen Relay Database, SEL-5030, SEL RTAC), project management, business administration, state-issued Professional Engineer license, technical role progression, leadership on industry committees
Technologies
Matlab, Python, CYMDIST, PSS/E, PSCAD, MATHCAD, Aspen OneLiner, Aspen Relay Database, SEL-5030, SEL RTAC
Responsibilities
Lead and support protection and control engineering efforts for substation rebuilds, asset replacements, and digital smart substation initiatives; manage complex, fast-moving engineering projects impacting grid reliability; develop and guide studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and cost estimates; provide technical consulting and recommendations to internal teams and customers; review project financial data and provide input on budget planning; contribute technical expertise to strategic, legislative, and operational decisions; help create, update, and apply internal and industry standards; lead engineering tasks including field testing, troubleshooting, and peer review; develop and implement projects with significant financial and operational impact; participate in department planning, site walkdowns, meetings, and conference calls; lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee contractors; serve as subject-matter experts and expert witnesses; recommend performance and cost improvements; provide technical training, mentorship, and guidance; participate in technical and industry organizations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic and mentorship responsibilities