NERC P&C Engineer - Protection & Power Systems (Hybrid)

Leeward Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking a NERC PRC Engineer (P3) to provide electrical engineering support across wind, solar, and BESS assets. You will develop protection studies, validate relay settings, and ensure compliance with NERC PRC standards while meeting project deadlines.

The role requires a 4-year Electrical Engineering degree, 4–6 years in protection and control, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (Master’s is a plus).
• 4–6 years in protection and control engineering, preferably in a NERC-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of NERC PRC standards and relay coordination.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for fault analyses.
• Effective communication for audit reports and stakeholder collaboration.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and protection system data.
• PE license preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with HV substations (69kV–525kV) and SEL relays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain NERC PRC deliverables for regulatory compliance.
• Perform protection system coordination studies and validate relay settings.
• Design and review protection schemes for transmission, distribution, and generation assets.
• Conduct fault studies and short-circuit analyses.
• Monitor compliance with NERC PRC standards and prepare audit-ready documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external utilities for inter-entity studies.
• Prepare technical reports and evidence packages for NERC audits.
• Maintain accurate records of relay settings, coordination studies, and misoperation analyses.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts aimed at optimizing protective coordination, reducing downtime, and enhancing system operation.

Skills

Protection & Control

NERC PRC standards

Fault analysis

Audit reporting

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Relay protection software

SEL relays

Job description

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking a NERC PRC Engineer (P3) to provide electrical engineering support across wind, solar, and BESS assets. You will develop protection studies, validate relay settings, and ensure compliance with NERC PRC standards while meeting project deadlines.

The role requires a 4-year Electrical Engineering degree, 4–6 years in protection and control, and strong analytical and communication skills.