The Senior Protection Engineer provides active hands-on engineering support for design, specification, programming, and commissioning of protection relays for generators, transformers, transmission lines, and distribution equipment
Job Summary
The Senior Protection Engineer provides active hands-on engineering support for design, specification, programming, and commissioning of protection relays for generators, transformers, transmission lines, and distribution equipment.
Ensure compliance with applicable NERC standards by preparing test plans, performing calculations, developing protection settings, performing testing, analyzing trip events, etc.
Develop and evaluate cost effective solutions for equipment issues and operational longevity.
Matching Summary
The Senior Protection Engineer provides active hands-on engineering support for design, specification, programming, and commissioning of protection relays for generators, transformers, transmission lines, and distribution equipment.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
protection relay specification and programming
NERC compliance engineering support
electrical system troubleshooting
system protection knowledge
electrical drawings and specifications
Nice-to-have
high degree of initiative
ability to work with minimal supervision
respond calmly in emergency situations
strong organizational skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Five (5) years of experience
Working knowledge of NERC Standards
Proficient using electrical system modeling software