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This will include designing protection system including overcurrent, distance, differential, communication-aided protection, wide area protection coordination. The Transmission System Protection Engineer will also focus on system protection schemes and studies involving generation interconnection protection and NERC PRC compliance ensuring adequate safety and reliability of the bulk electric system.\nThe successful candidate for this position has a strong background in power systems which includes experience with system protection software and tools, conventional and non-conventional generator protective and ride-through functions, and industry standards and can utilize that background effectively in a fast-paced environment.\nResponsibilities\nHow you can make an impact:\nDevelop/review P&C engineering and design packages for EPC and private-client projects, including substations, data centers, generation, BESS and other large-load facilities, including one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, relay logic, wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams and panel drawings.\nDevelop and review protection philosophies and schemes for transformers, buses, feeders, transmission lines, capacitor/reactor banks, generators and other electrical equipment.\nDevelop and review protective relay settings and coordination, including overcurrent, differential, distance, breaker-failure and communications assisted protection.\nPerform and review short-circuit, equipment-duty and protection coordination studies required to support the design.\nCoordinate P&C design with substation physical, electrical studies, SCADA/communications, metering, civil/structural and other engineering disciplines.\nReview vendor drawings and equipment documentation for relays, control panels, switchgear, transformers and other protection-related equipment.\nSupport projects through construction, testing, commissioning and energization, including resolution of field issues and review of testing documentation.\nProvide technical QA/QC and senior-level review of P&C engineering deliverables.\nSupport the development of P&C engineering standards, design practices, templates and calculation methodologies to support consistent project execution.\nProvide technical leadership, mentoring and supervision to P&C engineers and designers and help build the department's P&C capability.\nIdentify opportunities to improve engineering quality and efficiency through standardization, automation and responsible use of AI tools.\nQualifications\nBring your passion, here's what’s needed:\nLicensed Professional Engineer required.\n10+ years of experience in protection and control engineering, preferably including consulting, EPC or detailed design environments.\nStrong technical background in substation P&C design and protective relaying for MV and HV systems.\nExperience with industry-standard protection tools and relay software such as ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, Powerbase, SEL Quickset, and GE Enervista.\nExperience developing and reviewing complete P&C design packages from conceptual design through IFC.\nStrong knowledge of protective relay applications, settings and coordination.\nExperience coordinating P&C design across multidisciplinary EPC projects.\nExperience with data centers, BESS, generation or other large-load/industrial facilities is strongly preferred.\nExperience with inverter-based power plants is strongly preferred.\nExperience supporting construction, testing and commissioning is preferred.\nStrong client-facing communication, technical leadership and teamwork skills.\nAbility to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.\nFamiliarity with applicable IEEE, ANSI, NERC and utility P&C requirements.\nExperience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation\nLead the Change!\nBe a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. 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