Protection & Control Engineer

Coalesce Management Consulting

Texas City (TX)

On-site

USD 90,700 - 136,100

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities industry is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer to ensure the reliability and safety of electrical systems. This mid-senior level role involves conducting critical studies, designing protection settings, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are part of the offering for skilled professionals looking to make an impact.

Qualifications

B.E./B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
Experience with protection schemes, control logic, and coordination studies preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct short-circuit and coordination studies using software such as ASPEN OneLiner.
Design protection and control settings for substations and grid equipment.
Analyze system disturbances and prepare post-event reports ensuring compliance.

Skills

Proficiency with ASPEN OneLiner

Strong understanding of protection and control engineering

Knowledge of industry codes and standards

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to handle complex technical tasks

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

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We are seeking a Protection & Control Engineer to support the development and implementation of protection schemes and control strategies for transmission and distribution systems. This role involves performing system protection studies, coordinating protective devices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as NERC PRC. The engineer will contribute to both new infrastructure projects and upgrades to existing systems through advanced technical analysis and design.

About the Role

This position requires a dedicated professional to ensure the reliability and safety of electrical systems through effective protection and control strategies.

Responsibilities

Conduct short-circuit and coordination studies using software such as ASPEN OneLiner.
Design and maintain protection and control settings for substations and grid equipment to ensure fault detection, system reliability, and safety.
Analyze system disturbances and prepare post-event reports with recommendations, ensuring compliance with NERC PRC-004.
Review and approve protection and control one-lines, schematics, logic diagrams, and wiring drawings.
Provide technical support for relay testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
Act as a subject matter expert on NERC and CIP compliance, assisting with documentation and audit readiness.
Collaborate in the development and refinement of protection standards, relay coordination practices, and internal procedures.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical peer reviews and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

Required Skills

Proficiency with ASPEN OneLiner.
Strong understanding of protection and control engineering, including relay coordination and fault analysis.
Knowledge of industry codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC, NERC, CIP).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle complex technical tasks independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Skills