Protection & Control Engineer

ECNS Global Consultants PLLC; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverag

Job summary

ECNS Global Consultants, PLLC is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer to design, implement, test, and maintain protection and control systems for safe, reliable electrical power operation. You will apply relay protection, coordination, and power system analysis expertise.

The role offers full-time, salary-exempt employment with travel; PE/FE credentials preferred for advanced levels and compensation ranges from $65,000 to $185,000 per year, with supplemental pay for extra hours.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS/MS in electrical engineering.
• Engineer I: 1–3 years of related experience preferred.
• Engineer II: 3+ years of engineering experience; FE certification preferred.
• Engineer III: 7+ years of engineering experience; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform protection and control engineering activities: relay settings, coordination studies, fault analysis, power system studies.
• Develop and maintain engineering calculations, drawings, reports, relay settings files, and technical docs.
• Design, configure, test, and troubleshoot relays, SCADA, RTUs, comms networks, and automation systems.
• Support or lead commissioning, startup, FAT/SAT, outages, and field implementation activities.
• Coordinate with teams, contractors, vendors, and clients to deliver engineering solutions.

Skills

Relay protection

Coordination studies

Power system analysis

Engineering calculations

Protective relays

Field commissioning

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SCADA systems

RTUs

Protective relays

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Protection & Control Engineer I, II, III

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salary-Exempt (40 hours/week)

Location: AZ, MO, IA, TX, NV, OK, NE, TN

Travel: Remote with project travel between 5-30%

Department: Engineering

Reports To: V.P. of Engineering

Compensation: $65,000-185,000/year, Exempt supplemental pay for additional hours

About Us

ECNS Global Consultants, PLLC is a specialized engineering and consulting firm serving the energy and utilities industry. The company provides electrical engineering, controls, cybersecurity, commissioning, testing, quality inspections, and construction management services, supporting projects from concept through completion. With a focus on safety, quality, compliance, and innovation, ECNS delivers reliable solutions for complex infrastructure projects.

Position Summary

As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will design, implement, test, and maintain protection and control systems that ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical power systems. Using expertise in relay protection, coordination, and power system analysis, you will develop solutions that improve system reliability, enhance performance, and protect critical power infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and support protection and control engineering activities, including relay settings, coordination studies, fault analysis, and power system studies.
• Develop, review, and maintain engineering calculations, drawings, reports, relay settings files, and technical documentation.
• Design, configure, test, and troubleshoot protective relays, SCADA systems, RTUs, communications networks, and automation systems.
• Support or lead commissioning, startup, FAT, SAT, outage support, and field implementation activities.
• Apply industry and utility standards, including IEEE, ANSI, NERC, and applicable protection and control practices.
• Support the design, operation, and maintenance of transmission, distribution, and substation protection systems.
• Perform relay event analysis, system investigations, and technical problem-solving to ensure reliable system performance.
• Coordinate with project teams, operations, contractors, vendors, and clients to deliver engineering solutions and project objectives.
• Support or lead technical reviews, QA/QC activities, project planning, and engineering deliverables.
• Protection & Control Engineer III: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians, commensurate with experience level.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) or Master's Degree (M.S.) in electrical engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET)

Experience

Protection & Control Engineer I

• 1–3 years of related experience preferred.

Protection & Control Engineer II

• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• FE certification preferred.

Protection & Control Engineer III

• 7+ years of engineering experience.
• PE license preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Experience with protection and control systems for utility or industrial power systems.
• Knowledge of IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NESC, and related industry standards.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to bend, crouch, climb, and work at various heights.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed.
• 5-30% annual travel for team meetings and business needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

As a full-time employee, you are eligible to participate in ECNS’s benefits program. Subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverag