Protection & Control Engineer

National Electrical Engineering Consultants; Florida; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

PTO & Holidays

Professional development programs

Job summary

National Electrical Engineering Consultants (NEEC) LLC seeks a Protection & Control Engineer to design, develop, and implement P&C systems for high‑voltage substations and renewable projects. You will create protection schemes, relay logic, and interconnection drawings, collaborating with project teams and clients to ensure reliable system operation.

The role requires 3–7 years in protection design, knowledge of relay software, SCADA, and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in protection and control system design, preferably within a utility or EPC environment.
• Strong knowledge of power system protection principles, including overcurrent, differential, distance, and breaker failure schemes.
• Proficiency with relay configuration software (AcSELerator, Enervista, DIGSI, etc.) and drafting/design tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation).
• Understanding of SCADA systems, RTUs, and communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850).
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NERC, NEC).
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities to coordinate with multi-discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop protection and control (P&C) systems for substation and renewable projects, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Prepare relay protection and control logic, control schematics, and interconnection drawings for new and existing substations.
• Specify and configure protective relays (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, etc.), metering, and communication equipment.
• Develop and review relay settings and coordination studies using short-circuit and protection coordination software (ETAP, Aspen, CAPE, etc.).
• Support commissioning and field testing teams by providing technical guidance and reviewing test results.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, IEC, and utility-specific standards for design and protection.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and physical electrical teams to integrate protection and control systems into complete substation designs.
• Prepare as-built documentation, control panel layouts, cable schedules, and bill of materials.
• Conduct peer reviews and quality checks to ensure accuracy and reliability of deliverables.
• Provide technical support to utility clients during design reviews, system upgrades, and fault investigations.

Skills

Power system protection principles

Communication & teamwork

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AcSELerator

Enervista

DIGSI

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SCADA systems

DNP3

IEC 61850

Job description

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. TRAVEL REQUIRED – MULTI-STATE ROLE About NEEC

National Electrical Engineering Consultants (NEEC) LLC provides complete engineering, commissioning, and field services for utilities and renewable energy developers nationwide. With expertise inProtection & Control (P&C) Substations, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Renewable Integration, NEEC delivers innovative, safe, and reliable electrical solutions that power the nation’s clean energy future.

Position Overview

TheProtection & Control (P&C) Engineeris responsible for the design, development, and implementation of electrical protection and control systems for high-voltage substations and renewable energy projects. This role ensures the reliable and secure operation of transmission and distribution systems by designing protective relay schemes, control logic, and communication interfaces that meet utility and industry standards. The P&C Engineer works closely with project teams, field personnel, and utility clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions from concept through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and developprotection and control (P&C) systemsfor substation and renewable projects, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Preparerelay protection and control logic, control schematics, and interconnection drawings for new and existing substations.
• Specify and configureprotective relays (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, etc.), metering, and communication equipment.
• Develop and reviewrelay settings and coordination studiesusing short-circuit and protection coordination software (ETAP, Aspen, CAPE, etc.).
• Supportcommissioning and field testingteams by providing technical guidance and reviewing test results.
• Ensure compliance withNERC, IEEE, IEC, and utility-specific standardsfor design and protection.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and physical electrical teams to integrate protection and control systems into complete substation designs.
• Prepareas-built documentation, control panel layouts, cable schedules, and bill of materials.
• Conductpeer reviews and quality checksto ensure the accuracy and reliability of deliverables.
• Providetechnical supportto utility clients during design reviews, system upgrades, and fault investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree inElectrical Engineeringor related field.
• 3-7 yearsof experience in protection and control system design, preferably within a utility or EPC environment.
• Strong knowledge ofpower system protection principles, including overcurrent, differential, distance, and breaker failure schemes.
• Proficiency withrelay configuration software(AcSELerator, Enervista, DIGSI, etc.) anddrafting/design tools(AutoCAD, MicroStation).
• Understanding ofSCADA systems, RTUs, and communication protocols(Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850).
• Familiarity withindustry codes and standards(IEEE, ANSI, NERC, NEC).
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities to coordinate with multi-discipline teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience withutility-scale renewable projects(Solar + Storage, Wind + BESS).
• Working knowledge ofrelay coordination software(ETAP, Aspen OneLiner, or CAPE).
• Familiarity withcommissioning and field testing procedures.
• PE license or EIT certification preferred.
• OSHA 10/30 or NFPA 70E training a plus.

Work Environment

This role may include bothoffice-based design workandfield supportat substations or renewable energy sites. Occasional travel is required to support commissioning, troubleshooting, or client meetings.

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 excellence

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.