Protection and Control Engineer

National Electrical Engineering Consultants LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis­

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and Holidays

Professional development programs and

Leadership training

Job summary

National Electrical Engineering Consultants LLC (NEEC) is seeking a Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer to support design and implementation across substations and renewable projects nationwide. The role involves reviewing and correcting protection drawings, relay settings, and control logic to ensure reliable performance and compliance with client specs.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 3–5 years of P&C design or field experience, with the ability to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of P&C design or field engineering experience.
• Ability to travel to sites throughout the US.
• Ability to read and understand P&C schematics, wiring diagrams, and logic.

Responsibilities

• Review and correct P&C drawings, including schematics, wiring, and logic diagrams.
• Support testing, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.
• Lead relay testing and commissioning activities.
• Develop test plans for relays and commissioning plans for functional checks.
• Develop phase in and energization plans for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate designs.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as IEEE, NESC, and client specifications.

Skills

P&C design

Reading schematics

Relay software

Testing equipment

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

SCADA checkouts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AcSELerator

Enervista

Doble

Omicron

Megger

RTS

Job description

P&C Engineer Job Description

Position Type: Full-Time

Travel Requirement: Required

Job Location: Multistate

This position is not limited to Florida. Candidates located anywhere in the U.S. are encouraged to apply, as the role involves travel to project sites nationwide.

About Us

National Electrical Engineering Consultants (NEEC) provides full-service engineering and field support for utilities and renewable developers across the United States. Our core expertise includes Protection & Control (P&C) Substations, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Solar, and Renewable Energy Integration. NEEC’s commissioning team ensures that every system operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with the highest industry standards.

About the Role

The P&C Engineer supports the engineering, design, and implementation of protection and control systems across NEEC’s substation and renewable energy projects. This position is responsible for reviewing and correcting technical drawings, relay settings, and control logic to ensure reliable system performance and compliance with client and industry standards. The P&C Engineer works closely with senior engineers, project managers, and field personnel to deliver fully coordinated, cost-effective, and safe solutions tailored to the operational requirements of each project.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and correct as necessary P&C drawings, including schematics, wiring, and logic diagrams.
• Support testing, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.
• Lead relay testing and commissioning activities
• Develop test plans for relays and commissioning plans for functional checks
• Develop phase in and energization plans for greenfield and brownfield projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate designs.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as IEEE, NESC, and client specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Ability to travel to sites throughout the US
• 3–5 years of P&C design or field engineering experience.
• Ability to read and understand P&C schematics, wiring diagrams, and logic
• Familiarity with relay software (AcSELerator, Enervista) and test equipment(Doble, Omicron, Megger, RTS)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Familiarity with SCADA checkouts and substation communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, etc)

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Professional development programs and leadership training
• A dynamic, growth-oriented environment committed to innovation and excellenc

Equal Employment Opportunity

NEEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.