Senior Protection Engineer

extra parental leave
Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required., 10+ years of experience in Protection & Control Engineering., Professional Engineer (PE) License is mandatory., Proficiency in SEL AcSELerator, Client Enervista, and ASPEN Oneliner is essential..

Key responsibilities:

  • Conduct advanced protection and coordination studies for substations and T&D systems.
  • Develop protection schemes and calculate relay settings to ensure NERC compliance.
  • Perform arc flash studies and short circuit analysis as part of project deliverables.
  • Serve as a technical lead on projects and mentor junior engineers while contributing to business development.

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Job description

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Protection Engineer to support complex transmission, generation, and distribution projects across North America. This role offers the flexibility to work fully remotely or from any of our offices while collaborating with a top-tier team on high-impact utility and industrial projects, including conventional and renewable energy systems.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct advanced protection and coordination studies for substations and T&D systems.
  • Develop protection schemes, calculate relay settings, and support NERC compliance.
  • Perform arc flash studies, short circuit analysis, and time-current coordination.
  • Integrate relay protection with SCADA systems.
  • Serve as a technical lead on projects and mentor junior engineers.
  • Contribute to business development and client relationship management.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • BSEE (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering).
  • 10+ years of experience in Protection & Control Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) Licensed.
  • SEL AcSELerator (MUST HAVE).
  • Client Enervista (MUST HAVE).
  • ASPEN Oneliner (MUST HAVE).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
  • MSEE (Power Systems focus).
  • Consulting background.
  • Mentoring experience.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for client support.
  • Experience with any of the following is a plus ( SKM PTW, ETAP, RTDS/RSCAD)

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Mentorship
  • Communication

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