Lead Protection & Controls Engineer – Power & Utilities

K&A Engineering; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 105,500 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

K&A Engineering, located in Orange, Connecticut, is seeking a highly motivated Protection & Controls Engineer to join our team. The role involves leading the design of protection schemes for capital projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and reviewing contractor documentation. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least 7 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in essential software tools. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 7 years or more of relay/protection settings engineering experience.
• Proven experience in Substation Design.
• PE requested.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed review of existing protection schemes for new design.
• Lead overall protection design for all capital projects.
• Provide design support during implementation/testing.

Skills

Relay/protection settings engineering experience

Proficient in Microsoft Project

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Professional skills in MicroStation

Professional skills in AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Job description

K&A Engineering, located in Orange, Connecticut, is seeking a highly motivated Protection & Controls Engineer to join our team. The role involves leading the design of protection schemes for capital projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and reviewing contractor documentation. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least 7 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in essential software tools. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.