Protection & Control Engineer

National Electrical Engineering & Commissioning; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development programs

Job summary

National Electrical Engineering Consultants LLC is looking for a Protection & Control Engineer in Florida, NY, to support the engineering and design of protection and control systems for renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include developing technical drawings, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with teams for project success. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of experience in P&C design or field engineering. NEEC offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of P&C design or field engineering experience required.
• Familiarity with relay software and test equipment expected.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and review P&C drawings, including schematics and logic diagrams.
• Perform relay coordination and settings calculations.
• Support testing, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.

Skills

P&C design experience

Relay coordination

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Relay software

Test equipment

Job description

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 Protection & Control (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 developing 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

• Design and review P&C drawings, including schematics, wiring, and logic diagrams.
• Perform relay coordination and settings calculations.
• Support testing, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.
• 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.
• 3–5 years of P&C design or field engineering experience.
• Familiarity with relay software and test equipment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety.

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.