Remote Junior Electrical Engineer – Protection & Controls (P&C)

Midwest Global Staffing; United States; Remote; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Midwest Global Staffing is seeking a Junior Protection & Controls Electrical Engineer to support design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of P&C systems for transformers and substations, with emphasis on protective relays.

The role targets early-career engineers with knowledge of SEL and Hitachi relays, relay coordination, arc-flash studies, and field commissioning, offering travel 20–35% and a competitive salary with bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years in power systems, substation engineering, or Protection & Controls.
• Familiarity with protective relays and electrical protection principles.
• Understanding of relay coordination, fault analysis, and differential protection.
• Knowledge of arc-flash studies and electrical safety concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 20–35%.

Responsibilities

• Support design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of Protection & Controls systems for transformers, substations, and high-voltage equipment.
• Assist with protective relay settings, programming, troubleshooting, and coordination.
• Perform or support short-circuit, relay coordination, differential protection, and arc-flash studies.
• Work with protective relays, including SEL, Hitachi, and similar manufacturers.
• Review and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection logic.
• Participate in field testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of transformers and associated protection equipment.
• Analyze electrical test results and prepare technical reports.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, field technicians, and customers to resolve technical issues.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

Read schematics

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEL relays

Hitachi relays

ASPEN

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Junior Electrical Engineer – Protection & Controls (P&C)

Location: Remote – United States

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $72,000–$95,000 annually + Bonus

Travel: Approximately 20–35%

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Junior Protection & Controls (P&C) Electrical Engineer to join a company specializing in high-voltage transformers, substations, and electrical power systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career electrical engineer with experience in protective relays, power system studies, and electrical protection who wants to expand their expertise through hands‑on engineering and commissioning projects.

The ideal candidate will have practical knowledge of protective relay systems, particularly SEL and Hitachi relays, along with experience or exposure to differential protection, relay coordination, and arc‑flash studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of Protection & Controls systems for transformers, substations, and high‑voltage equipment.
• Assist with protective relay settings, programming, troubleshooting, and coordination.
• Perform or support short‑circuit, relay coordination, differential protection, and arc‑flash studies.
• Work with protective relays, including SEL, Hitachi, and similar manufacturers.
• Review and interpret single‑line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection logic.
• Participate in field testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of transformers and associated protection equipment.
• Analyze electrical test results and prepare technical reports.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, field technicians, and customers to resolve technical issues.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Approximately 0–3 years of relevant experience in power systems, substation engineering, or Protection & Controls.
• Familiarity with protective relays and electrical protection principles.
• Understanding of relay coordination, fault analysis, and differential protection.
• Knowledge of arc‑flash studies and electrical safety concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20–35%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with SEL, Hitachi, or similar protective relays.
• Experience configuring, testing, or developing protective relay settings.
• Familiarity with transformer differential protection (87T).
• Experience with power system analysis tools such as ASPEN, ETAP, or SKM.
• Experience with arc‑flash, short‑circuit, and protective device coordination studies.
• Exposure to substation commissioning, transformer testing, or high‑voltage electrical equipment.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, and NETA standards.
• Previous internship, co‑op, or professional experience with utilities, engineering consulting firms, or power system service providers.
• Competitive salary of $72,000–$95,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Remote work arrangement with approximately 20–35% travel.
• Opportunities for professional growth and hands‑on technical development.
• Exposure to high‑voltage power systems, protective relaying, and commissioning projects.