Principal Engineer – T&S Protection & Control Engineering
Core
Lead specialized technical projects and teams to develop engineering studies, designs, and safety protocols for utility company facilities and systems.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Protection & Control Engineering)
Builds
Engineering studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, and design documents for power systems.
Domain
Utilities / Electrical Engineering
Required skills
Complex electrical and mechanical system analysis, Engineering theory and principles, Regulatory standards and codes knowledge, Protective relay settings calculation, Short-circuit modeling, Impedance calculations, Coordination and breaker-duty studies, Technical leadership, Expert witness testimony
Preferred skills
SEL relay product experience, Electromechanical and microprocessor protective-relaying scheme interpretation, Troubleshooting complex systems, Industry committee leadership
Technologies
SEL relays, Electromechanical protective relaying, Microprocessor protective relaying
Responsibilities
Provide consultation and training on complex technical areas, Assess technical issues and recommend solutions, Lead large specialized technical projects, Participate in technical and industry societies, Serve as an expert witness for regulatory or legal proceedings, Set technical direction for the organization
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
