Ingeniero de Protección de Sistemas Eléctricos

Placements24; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Systems Protection Engineer for Mexicali, Baja California. The role focuses on design, implementation, and maintenance of protection systems for power generation, transmission, and distribution, ensuring safe and reliable grid operation through protection schemes and disturbance analysis.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in power system dynamics and hands-on experience with protection relays, coordination studies, and substation design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in power system protection engineering.
• Strong knowledge of power system fundamentals, fault analysis, and symmetrical components.
• Experience with protection relay settings software (EnerVista, TrustSet) and simulation tools.
• Experience with various protection relays (overcurrent, differential, distance).
• Understanding of substation design and equipment.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, set, and commission protection relays and schemes for power system applications.
• Perform protective device coordination studies for selective fault clearing.
• Analyze system disturbances and post-fault reports to identify protection issues.
• Develop and maintain protection system documentation, including settings files and diagrams.
• Evaluate new protection equipment and technologies.
• Collaborate with system operators, field personnel, and engineering staff.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for power system protection.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for protection system-related issues.

Skills

Power system protection

Protection relays

Coordination studies

Fault analysis

Substation design

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EnerVista

TrustSet

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Electrical Systems Protection Engineer to join their team in Mexicali, Baja California . This non-remote position involves the design, implementation, and maintenance of protection systems for power generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the electrical grid by applying advanced protection schemes and analyzing system disturbances. The ideal candidate possesses a strong theoretical understanding of power system dynamics and practical experience with protection relays and coordination studies. You will play a vital role in safeguarding our electrical infrastructure against faults and ensuring rapid fault clearing to minimize damage and service interruption. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a critical industry and advance your career in power system protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, set, and commission protection relays and schemes for various power system applications.
• Perform protective device coordination studies to ensure selective fault clearing.
• Analyze system disturbances and post-fault reports to identify protection issues.
• Develop and maintain protection system documentation, including settings files and logic diagrams.
• Conduct technical evaluations of new protection equipment and technologies.
• Collaborate with system operators, field personnel, and engineering staff.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for power system protection.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for protection system-related issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in power system protection engineering.
• Strong knowledge of power system fundamentals, fault analysis, and symmetrical components.
• Proficiency with protection relay settings software (e.g., EnerVista, TrustSet) and simulation tools.
• Experience with different types of protection relays (e.g., overcurrent, differential, distance).
• Understanding of substation design and equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage project tasks effectively.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement plans. Our client provides opportunities for professional development, including specialized training and certifications. Working in Mexicali, Baja California , you will be part of a vital industry contributing to the stability and reliability of the energy supply. Join a team of dedicated professionals and advance your career in the field of power system protection.