Protection and Control Engineer

Shermco Industries; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermco seeks a Protection and Control Engineer to lead complex power systems projects for industrial clients. You will mentor junior engineers and provide expert technical support to ensure reliable power distribution solutions.

The role involves conducting power system studies, relay programming, and developing detailed diagrams. Travel to customer sites will be required, with involvement in bidding and project proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in power systems.
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment.
• Familiarity with NEC/NFPA70E and local codes.
• Experience with short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash and power quality studies.
• Experience using power system software (SKM/ETAP/ASPEN/Easy Power).
• AutoCAD drafting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and support customers.
• Ensure engineering work complies with IEEE/NFPA standards and Shermco quality.
• Perform onsite customer visits to gather data and review plans.
• Configure and program relay protections (SEL, GE Multilin) for distribution systems.
• Prepare and review electrical drawing packages and specifications.

Skills

Power systems

Protection & control

Project leadership

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

SKM

ETAP

ASPEN

Easy Power

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Protection and Control Engineerwith expertise in power systems to join our Shermco team. The ideal candidate will lead complex electrical projects, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical expertise to ensure the delivery of innovative and reliable power distribution solutions for our industrial clients.

Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership:

• Work as a Sr. Electrical Engineer to grow our electrical engineering services.
• Responsible for mentoring less experienced Electrical Engineers, in the support of our customers.
• Ensure that electrical engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and studies are conducted according to IEEE and NFPA standards, and Shermco excellence.
• Review and approve ongoing and completed engineering work ensuring deadlines are met, and work is completed with accuracy and high quality.
• Responsible for making onsite visits to customer sites and interacting with customers to gather critical information, resolve project issues, customer concerns, and review engineering plans.
• Work with sales and support staff on the estimating and bidding of new projects; co-present project proposal to prospective customers.

Engineering Analysis:

• Conduct comprehensive power system studies, including load flow, motor starting, power factor correction, harmonic analysis, and grounding analysis.
• Perform short-circuit studies, protective device coordination, and arc-flash analysis to ensure system safety and reliability.
• Configure and program microprocessor-based relays (e.g., SEL, GE Multilin) for critical generator, transformer and distribution systems.
• Develop detailed electrical diagrams such as one-lines, three-lines, and control schematics.

Electrical Distribution Design:

• Design and modify electrical distribution systems, including motor control centers (MCCs), switchgear, breakers, fuses, transformers, capacitor banks, current and potential transformers, protective relays, and control systems.
• Create, review, and revise complete electrical drawing packages and specifications.

Project Management:

• Lead engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and contractors to define project requirements and expectations.

System Troubleshooting & Solutions:

• Diagnose electrical system issues and develop effective, practical solutions to resolve system deficiencies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; with experience focused in Power Systems. A professional engineer licensed (PE) is preferred.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience with power systems, preferably with protective relaying, system studies or system design.
• Must have experience with low and medium-voltage equipment for power distribution.
• Experience in applying the NEC, NFPA70E and local codes.
• Experience in short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash, motor starting and power quality studies.
• Experience using power system software such as SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, Easy Power, or other power system modeling software.
• Knowledge and use of proper drafting techniques. Experience using AutoCAD a plus.
• Ability to read and extract information from project plans and specifications.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Field experience with substations or switchgear highly desirable.
• Utility design experience a plus
• Protection and Control SEL Relay experience highly desired; prefer experience with or ability to quickly learn to write relay logic, including Schweitzer (SEL), Basler, GE, ABB, Siemens, etc.
• Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate in English via verbal and written methods and be comfortable and effective doing so directly to customers and co-workers.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record
• Must be available for periodic domestic travel.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Pay Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.