Electrical Engineer II: Protection & Controls (Hybrid/Remote)

Echo Power Engineering, Llc; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $105,217 – $152,400 annually

Annual performance-based bonus

401(k) plan with 3.5% company match

Work-from-home with flexible hours

Four weeks vacation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Telemedicine

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Career growth opportunities

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Echo Power is seeking an Electrical Engineer II (Protection & Controls) to design, implement, and commission protection schemes for substations and power plants. Hybrid work with field involvement and up to 25% travel supporting diverse projects across healthcare, utility, and industrial sectors.

You will develop relay settings, create wiring diagrams, and review designs, collaborating with engineers, electricians, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• 3+ years in substation or power plant design, installation, commissioning, or related work.
• Experience with protection and control systems in substations or power plants.
• Knowledge of protective relays, metering, controls, and generation and transmission equipment.
• Familiarity with commissioning, testing procedures, and field installation support.
• Ability to develop or support commissioning plans and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with electricians, field teams, and project stakeholders.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MathCAD, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively while managing assigned priorities.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop protection and control system designs, including DC schematics, AC elementary drawings, and physical layouts.
• Create and review wiring diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, and bills of material.
• Develop relay settings and support implementation of protection schemes.
• Design control systems, including PLC logic, point lists, and HMI configurations.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into accurate, coordinated deliverables.
• Perform field data collection and support installation and construction activities.
• Support lockout/tagout planning, project schedules, and construction coordination.
• Perform functional testing and provide commissioning and startup support.
• Prepare redlines, maintain as-built documentation, and provide clear field updates.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, electricians, and field teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

BSEE

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Echo Power is seeking an Electrical Engineer II (Protection & Controls) to design, implement, and commission protection schemes for substations and power plants. Hybrid work with field involvement and up to 25% travel supporting diverse projects across healthcare, utility, and industrial sectors.

You will develop relay settings, create wiring diagrams, and review designs, collaborating with engineers, electricians, and project teams.