Ingeniero Senior de Protección y Control

Eosol Group; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 1,640,000 - 2,187,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading engineering firm is looking for an experienced Senior Protection and Control Engineer to lead responsibilities focused on high-voltage substations in the U.S. The ideal candidate will possess an active Professional Engineer (PE) license and have 5-10 years of experience in protection and control engineering. Strong proficiency in protective relaying principles and detailed electrical design is essential. This role necessitates advanced English skills and readiness to relocate to the U.S. immediately. Competitive compensation and opportunities for mentorship are provided.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on Power Systems.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state.
• 5-10 years of experience in protection and control engineering.
• Deep understanding of protective relaying principles and control schemes.
• Proficiency with electrical design and analysis tools.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design and analysis of protection and control systems for substations.
• Prepare and review protection schemes and relay settings.
• Approve engineering deliverables under PE authority.
• Perform fault studies and relay setting calculations.
• Develop commissioning documentation.

Conocimientos

Protection and control systems expertise

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

SEL AcSELerator

ASPEN OneLiner

ETAP

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Protection and Control Engineer with an active Professional Engineer (PE) license to lead and execute advanced engineering tasks for high-voltage substation projects in the United States. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in protection and control (P&C) systems, the ability to sign and seal engineering documents, and an advanced command of English for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and U.S.-based clients.

Project Details

• This position is based on-site in the United States.
• We process the TN visa for qualified candidates.
• Advanced English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Willingness to relocate immediately or in the short term is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of protection and control systems for transmission and distribution substations.
• Prepare and review protection schemes, logic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and relay settings.
• Approve and seal engineering deliverables under PE authority, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate closely with system protection, SCADA, communications, and substation design teams.
• Perform fault studies, coordination analysis, and relay setting calculations using industry-standard software.
• Develop technical specifications, bill of materials, and commissioning documentation.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Support clients and construction teams during testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure all designs comply with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and client-specific requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus preferred).
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (multi-state registration desirable).
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in protection and control engineering for utility or EPC substation projects.
• Deep understanding of protective relaying principles, control schemes, and communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, etc.).
• Proficiency with electrical design and analysis tools such as SEL AcSELerator, ASPEN OneLiner, ETAP, or similar.
• Advanced English level, both written and spoken.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with North American utilities or large-scale EPC projects.
• Familiarity with NERC and FERC compliance standards.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies in digital substations and automation systems.