Power Systems Protection & Control Engineer

ECE; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ECE, an employee-owned engineering company, designs and delivers power system protection and automation solutions for transmission, distribution, and renewable projects. We seek a Power Systems Protection & Control Engineer to design, program, test, commission, and support protection and automation systems across complex projects.

You will perform field support, relay testing, and client interactions while advancing SCADA development and protection studies in a dynamic energy landscape.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with substation protection and automation systems.
• Experience testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting protection and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of IEC-61850 and protection schemes.

Responsibilities

• Relay panel design, wiring schematics, and programming.
• Protective relay settings, coordination, and system studies.
• Arc flash analysis, interconnection studies, and DG protection.
• Field commissioning and technical support for protection systems.
• SCADA and HMI/Master Station development.

Skills

Substation automation

Protective relays

Relay testing

IEC-61850 knowledge

Client interaction

Field support

Project ownership

Troubleshooting

Tools

Omicron equipment

Doble equipment

SEL technologies

RTAC programming

SynchroWAVe

AcSELerator software

Job description

Protect. Automate. Power the Future—Join Our Employee-Owned Team!

ECE is an employee-owned engineering company dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative power system solutions. We’re looking for a Power Systems Protection & Control Engineer to design, program, test, commission, and support advanced protection and automation systems for transmission, distribution, and renewable generation projects. This role combines engineering design with hands‑on field support, relay testing, troubleshooting, and direct client interaction.

In this role, you'll work on:

• Relay panel design, wiring schematics, and programming
• Protective relay settings, coordination, and system-wide studies
• Arc flash analysis, interconnection studies, and distributed generation protection
• Field commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support for protection and control systems
• SCADA and HMI/Master Station development

What you bring:

• Hands‑on experience with substation automation, protective relays, relay testing, and SEL technologies, including RTAC programming, SynchroWAVe, SIGNTCC, AcSELerator software tools, and related protection and automation platforms
• Experience performing relay testing, commissioning, validation, and troubleshooting of protection and control systems using Omicron, Doble, or equivalent test equipment
• Strong knowledge of IEC‑61850, system modeling, and power system protection schemes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders
• Proven field support and troubleshooting experience in substation and power system environments
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of projects from design through commissioning
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and collaborative skills
• Work on challenging, high‑impact transmission, distribution, generation, and renewable energy projects
• Be part of an employee‑owned company—your voice and contributions matter
• Grow professionally in a team committed to innovation, safety, and career development