Principal Protection & Control Engineer, Power Transmission

Iberdrola Group; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance

Student Loan Debt Repayment program

Up to $10k annual tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Iberdrola Group is seeking a Principal Engineer - Protection & Control in Portland, ME. This role involves designing and guiding electric system protection for transmission lines and substations, ensuring compliance with standards.

With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you will lead technical development, evaluate new technologies, and play a key role in system reliability. A competitive salary range of $128,000 to $160,000 plus bonuses is offered, along with extensive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience required.
• Professional engineering license preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Guide engineering design and analysis of electric transmission systems.
• Develop the system protection platform and coordinate with global affiliates.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance performance.
• Provide expertise in fault event analysis for protection schemes.
• Lead technical development of the Protection Engineering group.

Skills

Theoretical Engineering knowledge

Practical engineering experience

Engineering documentation

Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment

Expert knowledge of engineering & design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree

Job description

Iberdrola Group is seeking a Principal Engineer - Protection & Control in Portland, ME. This role involves designing and guiding electric system protection for transmission lines and substations, ensuring compliance with standards.

With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you will lead technical development, evaluate new technologies, and play a key role in system reliability. A competitive salary range of $128,000 to $160,000 plus bonuses is offered, along with extensive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.