Electrical Protection & Controls Engineer

Motor City Electric; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering firm in Detroit is seeking an experienced Electrical Protection & Controls Engineer to support the design and implementation of systems for industrial facilities. The role emphasizes reviewing interconnection requirements, developing protection philosophies, and coordinating with engineers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering and 2-4 years of experience in power distribution and control engineering. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 2 – 4 years of experience in electrical power distribution, protection, and control engineering.
• Experience with industrial power & P&C systems and utility interconnections preferred.
• Fundamentals of Engineering and/or working towards P.E.

Responsibilities

• Review interconnection requirements and develop protection/control philosophies.
• Create and review protection schemes for substations and other components.
• Support power system evaluations and relay coordination.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

Protection and control engineering

CAD 2D or Revit 3D

Relay testing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Electrical Protection & Controls Engineer

Motor City Electric Co. is seeking an experienced Electrical Protection & Controls Engineer to support the engineering, design, and implementation of protection and control systems for large industrial facilities and utility interconnection projects.

This role will focus on reviewing interconnection requirements, developing protection and control philosophies, coordinating with Engineers of Record (EOR), and supporting the design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of protection systems.

• Create & review the protection schemes for substations, switchgear, transformers, feeders, generators, and interconnection points.
• Develop protection and control drawings for industrial and utility-interconnected facilities
• Prepare and review relay logic/settings and associated calculations and coordination studies.
• Review utility interconnection & installation requirements and industry standards for code compliance.
• Coordinate power, protection & control automation requirements with utilities and project EORs
• Support power system evaluations & relay coordination using ETAP and SKM Power Tools
• Review equipment submittals and vendor protection designs.
• Support development and maintenance of company protection standards and engineering template
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and review vendor test procedures
• Assist with relay testing, system functional testing, commissioning and energization support
• Help develop and maintain the Relay Testing Lab for on-the-bench testing and checkouts.
• Conduct site walks and field investigations as needed.
• Strong communication skills for utility coordination and multidisciplinary teams

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• 2 – 4 years of experience in electrical power distribution, protection and control engineering.
• Experience with industrial power & P&C systems and utility interconnections is preferred.
• Previous experience working in CAD 2D or Revit 3D.
• Fundamental of Engineering and/or working towards P.E.

Additional Information

Combination of office-based engineering work, site visits, and commissioning support.

Travel to project sites, factories, and utility facilities may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Motor City Electric Co. complies with all applicable laws requiring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in its recruitment, hiring, and employment practices. As part of this policy, MCE will not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, or other factors as proscribed by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices including recruiting, hiring, pay rates, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment and termination.