Grid Protection & Controls Engineering Lead — Remote

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401K with up to a 4% match

Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a Protection & Controls Engineering Manager to provide power systems engineering expertise, conduct system protection studies, and lead a team. Required qualifications include being a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas (or other specified states) and having 8+ years of experience in system protection and control. The position is remote, requires 20% travel, and offers comprehensive benefits including generous PTO and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer required.
• 8+ years of experience in system protection and control.
• Strong technical foundation in transmission power systems protection and planning.
• Communication and teamwork skills strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide power systems engineering expertise in protection design and coordination analyses.
• Perform system protection and coordination studies.
• Develop protective relay and device settings.
• Assess data and model quality.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

System protection and control

Transmission power systems protection

Communication and teamwork skills

Problem-solving

Versatility

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (Texas, Illinois, or California)

8+ years experience in system protection and control

Tools

ASPEN

CAPE

ETAP

Powerbase

SEL Quickset

GE Enervista UR Setup

CYME

Synergi

Windmil/LightTable

Job description

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a Protection & Controls Engineering Manager to provide power systems engineering expertise, conduct system protection studies, and lead a team. Required qualifications include being a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas (or other specified states) and having 8+ years of experience in system protection and control. The position is remote, requires 20% travel, and offers comprehensive benefits including generous PTO and 401K matching.